Question 1

Advocates of judicial activism

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A) believe the role of the Court should be one of referee. 
B) emphasize that the courts may alleviate pressing needs left unmet by the political process. 
C) tend to be ideologically conservative. 
D) question the qualifications of judges for making political decisions. 
E) believe that the courts are the most democratic branch of government. 
A) believe the role of the Court should be one of referee. 
B) emphasize that the courts may alleviate pressing needs left unmet by the political process. 
C) tend to be ideologically conservative. 
D) question the qualifications of judges for making political decisions. 
E) believe that the courts are the most democratic branch of government.

Question 2

Explain the importance of amicus curiae briefs.

Accepted Answer

Amicus curiae briefs, or "friend of the

Question 3

Advocates of judicial restraint argue that judges should give little heed to the principle of stare decisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the difference between criminal cases and civil cases?

Accepted Answer

Criminal cases and civil cases are two d

Question 5

The majority of all the criminal cases in the United States are heard in state and local court systems,not in the federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The courts have broadened the concept of standing to sue to include class action lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Courts with appellate jurisdiction

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A) review the legal issues involved in a case. 
B) determine the facts about a case. 
C) have no original jurisdiction. 
D) hear only criminal cases. 
E) hear only civil cases. 
A) review the legal issues involved in a case. 
B) determine the facts about a case. 
C) have no original jurisdiction. 
D) hear only criminal cases. 
E) hear only civil cases.

Question 8

At weekly conferences,Supreme Court justices discuss the chief justice's "discuss list" and decide which cases they want to review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about district courts is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) District courts are courts of original jurisdiction. 
B) There are 75 federal district courts. 
C) District courts are the only federal courts that hold trials and impanel juries. 
D) Each district court has between two and 28 judges. 
E) District courts are the entry point for most litigation in the federal courts. 
A) District courts are courts of original jurisdiction. 
B) There are 75 federal district courts. 
C) District courts are the only federal courts that hold trials and impanel juries. 
D) Each district court has between two and 28 judges. 
E) District courts are the entry point for most litigation in the federal courts.

Question 10

A legislative court is

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A) a state-level court. 
B) the initial level of federal courts for most disputes. 
C) staffed by judges who lack the protections against removal or salary reductions while in office. 
D) staffed by judges who serve for life. 
E) one that specializes in the review of legislation for its constitutionality. 
A) a state-level court. 
B) the initial level of federal courts for most disputes. 
C) staffed by judges who lack the protections against removal or salary reductions while in office. 
D) staffed by judges who serve for life. 
E) one that specializes in the review of legislation for its constitutionality.

Question 11

About 98 percent of all criminal cases in the United States are heard in

Accepted Answer

A) federal district courts. 
B) appellate courts. 
C) state and local court systems. 
D) the Supreme Court. 
E) legislative courts. 
A) federal district courts. 
B) appellate courts. 
C) state and local court systems. 
D) the Supreme Court. 
E) legislative courts.

Question 12

Which case articulated the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?

Accepted Answer

A) Marbury v. Madison 
B) McCulloch v. Maryland 
C) Schechter Poultry Corporation v. United States 
D) Brown v. Board of Education 
E) Plessy v. Ferguson 
A) Marbury v. Madison 
B) McCulloch v. Maryland 
C) Schechter Poultry Corporation v. United States 
D) Brown v. Board of Education 
E) Plessy v. Ferguson

Question 13

The Court of Claims is a

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A) district court. 
B) state court. 
C) legislative court. 
D) constitutional court. 
E) presidential court. 
A) district court. 
B) state court. 
C) legislative court. 
D) constitutional court. 
E) presidential court.

Question 14

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Accepted Answer

A) decides which cases will and will not be heard by the Supreme Court. 
B) screens all cases going to the Supreme Court,from which the Supreme Court decides which cases to take. 
C) consists of the Supreme Court itself. 
D) is responsible for determining the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress. 
E) consists of judges who hear appeals in specialized cases such as those regarding patents,copyrights,etc. 
A) decides which cases will and will not be heard by the Supreme Court. 
B) screens all cases going to the Supreme Court,from which the Supreme Court decides which cases to take. 
C) consists of the Supreme Court itself. 
D) is responsible for determining the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress. 
E) consists of judges who hear appeals in specialized cases such as those regarding patents,copyrights,etc.

Question 15

In Marbury v.Madison,the Court first articulated the power of judicial review,that is,the power of the courts to determine whether acts of Congress and the executive are constitutional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In 2005 and 2006,Congress stripped federal courts from hearing habeas corpus petitions from detainees at Guantanamo Bay in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that the naval base fell within the jurisdiction of the U.S.law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the importance of the Supreme Court case of Marbury v.Madison?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Mad

Question 18

In general,the judges serving on federal district and circuit courts are demographically representative of the American public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the organization of the federal court system.What types of cases are heard in each of the different courts?

Accepted Answer

The federal court system in the United S

Question 20

During the early New Deal era,the Supreme Court was dominated by conservatives who

Accepted Answer

A) came to be known as the Bad Deal Five for thwarting New Deal legislation and were impeached and removed as a group by Congress. 
B) viewed federal intervention in the economy as unconstitutional and declared several laws invalid. 
C) strongly supported federal intervention in the economy and voted to uphold all New Deal acts. 
D) overturned the precedent of Marbury v. Madison and ruled that the Supreme Court has no power of judicial review. 
E) were impeached one by one by Congress. 
A) came to be known as the Bad Deal Five for thwarting New Deal legislation and were impeached and removed as a group by Congress. 
B) viewed federal intervention in the economy as unconstitutional and declared several laws invalid. 
C) strongly supported federal intervention in the economy and voted to uphold all New Deal acts. 
D) overturned the precedent of Marbury v. Madison and ruled that the Supreme Court has no power of judicial review. 
E) were impeached one by one by Congress.

Advocates of judicial activism

Explain the importance of amicus curiae briefs.

Advocates of judicial restraint argue that judges should give little heed to the principle of stare decisis.

What is the difference between criminal cases and civil cases?

The majority of all the criminal cases in the United States are heard in state and local court systems,not in the federal courts.

The courts have broadened the concept of standing to sue to include class action lawsuits.

Courts with appellate jurisdiction

At weekly conferences,Supreme Court justices discuss the chief justice's "discuss list" and decide which cases they want to review.

Which of the following statements about district courts is FALSE?

A legislative court is

About 98 percent of all criminal cases in the United States are heard in

Which case articulated the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?

The Court of Claims is a

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

In Marbury v.Madison,the Court first articulated the power of judicial review,that is,the power of the courts to determine whether acts of Congress and the executive are constitutional.

In 2005 and 2006,Congress stripped federal courts from hearing habeas corpus petitions from detainees at Guantanamo Bay in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that the naval base fell within the jurisdiction of the U.S.law.

What is the importance of the Supreme Court case of Marbury v.Madison?

In general,the judges serving on federal district and circuit courts are demographically representative of the American public.

Explain the organization of the federal court system.What types of cases are heard in each of the different courts?

During the early New Deal era,the Supreme Court was dominated by conservatives who

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Exam 14: The Federal Courts

Advocates of judicial activism

Explain the importance of amicus curiae briefs.

Advocates of judicial restraint argue that judges should give little heed to the principle of stare decisis.

What is the difference between criminal cases and civil cases?

The majority of all the criminal cases in the United States are heard in state and local court systems,not in the federal courts.

The courts have broadened the concept of standing to sue to include class action lawsuits.

Courts with appellate jurisdiction

At weekly conferences,Supreme Court justices discuss the chief justice's "discuss list" and decide which cases they want to review.

Which of the following statements about district courts is FALSE?

A legislative court is

About 98 percent of all criminal cases in the United States are heard in

Which case articulated the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?

The Court of Claims is a

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

In Marbury v.Madison,the Court first articulated the power of judicial review,that is,the power of the courts to determine whether acts of Congress and the executive are constitutional.

In 2005 and 2006,Congress stripped federal courts from hearing habeas corpus petitions from detainees at Guantanamo Bay in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that the naval base fell within the jurisdiction of the U.S.law.

What is the importance of the Supreme Court case of Marbury v.Madison?

In general,the judges serving on federal district and circuit courts are demographically representative of the American public.

Explain the organization of the federal court system.What types of cases are heard in each of the different courts?

During the early New Deal era,the Supreme Court was dominated by conservatives who

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

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