Question 1

Why is the Supreme Court case of Marbury v.Madison important?

Accepted Answer

A)  In this case, the Court declared the authority of Congress to regulate the economy of the United States. 
B)  In this case, the Court nationalized the Bill of Rights. 
C)  In this case, the Court authorized itself to exercise judicial review over laws passed by Congress. 
D)  In this case, the Court declared the secession of the Confederate states to be in violation of the Constitution. 
E)  In this case, the Court declared the segregation of schools based on race illegal. 
A)  In this case, the Court declared the authority of Congress to regulate the economy of the United States. 
B)  In this case, the Court nationalized the Bill of Rights. 
C)  In this case, the Court authorized itself to exercise judicial review over laws passed by Congress. 
D)  In this case, the Court declared the secession of the Confederate states to be in violation of the Constitution. 
E)  In this case, the Court declared the segregation of schools based on race illegal.

Question 2

The role of the judiciary has gotten narrower and weaker since World War II.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the significance of dissenting opinions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are made to appeal to a justice's constituency groups. 
B)  They have as much weight of law as the majority's opinion does. 
C)  Dissents are signs that the Court is in disagreement on an issue and could change its ruling. 
D)  Dissents are meant to confuse lawyers and government officials as to the true meaning of a decided case. 
E)  They are meant to appease the losing side in a case. 
A)  They are made to appeal to a justice's constituency groups. 
B)  They have as much weight of law as the majority's opinion does. 
C)  Dissents are signs that the Court is in disagreement on an issue and could change its ruling. 
D)  Dissents are meant to confuse lawyers and government officials as to the true meaning of a decided case. 
E)  They are meant to appease the losing side in a case.

Question 4

The right of due process is best described as the right of:

Accepted Answer

A)  everyone to appeal his trial 
B)  every citizen to vote 
C)  every person not to be treated arbitrarily by a government official or agency 
D)  every person to be a lawyer 
E)  every person to sue when they feel harmed in some way 
A)  everyone to appeal his trial 
B)  every citizen to vote 
C)  every person not to be treated arbitrarily by a government official or agency 
D)  every person to be a lawyer 
E)  every person to sue when they feel harmed in some way

Question 5

The process of confirming federal court appointments has recently become contentious.Describe the steps to becoming a federal judge.Why has this process become so controversial in recent years? Describe some examples of this conflict in the confirmation process.

Accepted Answer

The process of becoming a federal judge

Question 6

Cases between two or more states are originally heard by:

Accepted Answer

A)  both state supreme courts simultaneously 
B)  the federal district court in the state that initiates the lawsuit 
C)  the federal circuit court of appeals 
D)  the Supreme Court 
E)  the federal district court in the state that serves as the defendant in the lawsuit 
A)  both state supreme courts simultaneously 
B)  the federal district court in the state that initiates the lawsuit 
C)  the federal circuit court of appeals 
D)  the Supreme Court 
E)  the federal district court in the state that serves as the defendant in the lawsuit

Question 7

The Supreme Court has no discretion over the cases it hears each term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cases such as Loving v.Virginia and Griswold v.Connecticut illustrate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Supreme Court will rarely strike down laws passed directly by voters through the initiative process 
B)  the Supreme Court has the authority to overturn state statutes that contravene rights and privileges guaranteed under the Constitution 
C)  the Supreme Court does not have the authority to overturn state statutes 
D)  the Supreme Court does not have the authority to strike down sections of state constitutions 
E)  the Supreme Court will only overturn state laws when the President and Congress agree with the Court's decision 
A)  the Supreme Court will rarely strike down laws passed directly by voters through the initiative process 
B)  the Supreme Court has the authority to overturn state statutes that contravene rights and privileges guaranteed under the Constitution 
C)  the Supreme Court does not have the authority to overturn state statutes 
D)  the Supreme Court does not have the authority to strike down sections of state constitutions 
E)  the Supreme Court will only overturn state laws when the President and Congress agree with the Court's decision

Question 9

The doctrine of ______ requires courts to follow authoritative prior decisions when ruling on a case.

Accepted Answer

A)  stare decisis 
B)  habeas corpus 
C)  lex talions 
D)  ex post facto 
E)  a priori 
A)  stare decisis 
B)  habeas corpus 
C)  lex talions 
D)  ex post facto 
E)  a priori

Question 10

What are some of the different types of judicial philosophy in how to interpret the law? Outline the theories of judicial restraint and judicial activism.What are some of the benefits of each theory? What are some problems?

Accepted Answer

There are several different types of jud

Question 11

When the Supreme Court refuses to review a lower-court decision,announcing this decision through a brief unsigned opinion,it is called ______ opinion.

Accepted Answer

A)  a per curiam 
B)  an ex parte 
C)  a concurrence 
D)  an amicus curiae 
E)  an ex post facto 
A)  a per curiam 
B)  an ex parte 
C)  a concurrence 
D)  an amicus curiae 
E)  an ex post facto

Question 12

If an individual is arrested because their home was searched by police without a legal warrant,they could argue in court that they had been denied:

Accepted Answer

A)  a writ of habeas corpus 
B)  their Miranda rights 
C)  a writ of certiorari 
D)  judicial review 
E)  the due process of law 
A)  a writ of habeas corpus 
B)  their Miranda rights 
C)  a writ of certiorari 
D)  judicial review 
E)  the due process of law

Question 13

The power of the Supreme Court to review state actions and legislation comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the judicial review clause of Article III 
B)  the supremacy clause of Article VI 
C)  the Tenth Amendment 
D)  Marbury v. Madison 
E)  Congress 
A)  the judicial review clause of Article III 
B)  the supremacy clause of Article VI 
C)  the Tenth Amendment 
D)  Marbury v. Madison 
E)  Congress

Question 14

The area of authority possessed by a court,in terms of either subject area or geography,is called its:

Accepted Answer

A)  appellate scope 
B)  judicial review 
C)  precedents 
D)  jurisdiction 
E)  mandate 
A)  appellate scope 
B)  judicial review 
C)  precedents 
D)  jurisdiction 
E)  mandate

Question 15

Most cases reach the Supreme Court through the:

Accepted Answer

A)  writ of appeal 
B)  writ of certiorari 
C)  writ of habeas corpus 
D)  writ of amicus curiae 
E)  state courts 
A)  writ of appeal 
B)  writ of certiorari 
C)  writ of habeas corpus 
D)  writ of amicus curiae 
E)  state courts

Question 16

In most circumstances,a supreme court is best described as a(n)______ court.

Accepted Answer

A)  uniform 
B)  trial 
C)  advisory 
D)  appellate 
E)  elected 
A)  uniform 
B)  trial 
C)  advisory 
D)  appellate 
E)  elected

Question 17

What is the Uniform Commercial Code?

Accepted Answer

A)  a federal law establishing common practices in each state regarding commercial affairs 
B)  a set of codes states may voluntarily adopt in order to reduce interstate differences in judicial opinions in contract law cases 
C)  judicial guidelines established by the Supreme Court explaining the meaning of federal economic regulations 
D)  a federal law regulating all forms of advertisements throughout the United States 
E)  a set of federal codes establishing common practices in each state regarding international commercial affairs 
A)  a federal law establishing common practices in each state regarding commercial affairs 
B)  a set of codes states may voluntarily adopt in order to reduce interstate differences in judicial opinions in contract law cases 
C)  judicial guidelines established by the Supreme Court explaining the meaning of federal economic regulations 
D)  a federal law regulating all forms of advertisements throughout the United States 
E)  a set of federal codes establishing common practices in each state regarding international commercial affairs

Question 18

When interest groups involved in litigation pursue a pattern-of-cases strategy,they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  using legal arguments that have won in the past 
B)  bringing the same type of suit into multiple circuits, hoping that a contradiction in rulings will bring about a Supreme Court review 
C)  shopping around for the district where the likelihood of a favorable decision is highest 
D)  filing multiple friend of the court briefs, in the hope of influencing the legal arguments of the Supreme Court 
E)  filling cases in different courts on the same subject 
A)  using legal arguments that have won in the past 
B)  bringing the same type of suit into multiple circuits, hoping that a contradiction in rulings will bring about a Supreme Court review 
C)  shopping around for the district where the likelihood of a favorable decision is highest 
D)  filing multiple friend of the court briefs, in the hope of influencing the legal arguments of the Supreme Court 
E)  filling cases in different courts on the same subject

Question 19

The party that brings a complaint in court is called the ______,and the one against whom the complaint is brought is called the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  defendant; plaintiff 
B)  plaintiff; precedent 
C)  plaintiff; defendant 
D)  litigator; juror 
E)  defendant; litigator 
A)  defendant; plaintiff 
B)  plaintiff; precedent 
C)  plaintiff; defendant 
D)  litigator; juror 
E)  defendant; litigator

Question 20

There are ______ U.S.district courts.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  94 
C)  100 
D)  200 
E)  434 
A)  50 
B)  94 
C)  100 
D)  200 
E)  434

Why is the Supreme Court case of Marbury v.Madison important?

The role of the judiciary has gotten narrower and weaker since World War II.

What is the significance of dissenting opinions?

The right of due process is best described as the right of:

The process of confirming federal court appointments has recently become contentious.Describe the steps to becoming a federal judge.Why has this process become so controversial in recent years? Describe some examples of this conflict in the confirmation process.

Cases between two or more states are originally heard by:

The Supreme Court has no discretion over the cases it hears each term.

Cases such as Loving v.Virginia and Griswold v.Connecticut illustrate that:

The doctrine of ______ requires courts to follow authoritative prior decisions when ruling on a case.

What are some of the different types of judicial philosophy in how to interpret the law? Outline the theories of judicial restraint and judicial activism.What are some of the benefits of each theory? What are some problems?

When the Supreme Court refuses to review a lower-court decision,announcing this decision through a brief unsigned opinion,it is called ______ opinion.

If an individual is arrested because their home was searched by police without a legal warrant,they could argue in court that they had been denied:

The power of the Supreme Court to review state actions and legislation comes from:

The area of authority possessed by a court,in terms of either subject area or geography,is called its:

Most cases reach the Supreme Court through the:

In most circumstances,a supreme court is best described as a(n)______ court.

What is the Uniform Commercial Code?

When interest groups involved in litigation pursue a pattern-of-cases strategy,they are:

The party that brings a complaint in court is called the ,and the one against whom the complaint is brought is called the .

There are ______ U.S.district courts.

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

Exam 12: The Federal Courts

Why is the Supreme Court case of Marbury v.Madison important?

The role of the judiciary has gotten narrower and weaker since World War II.

What is the significance of dissenting opinions?

The right of due process is best described as the right of:

The process of confirming federal court appointments has recently become contentious.Describe the steps to becoming a federal judge.Why has this process become so controversial in recent years? Describe some examples of this conflict in the confirmation process.

Cases between two or more states are originally heard by:

The Supreme Court has no discretion over the cases it hears each term.

Cases such as Loving v.Virginia and Griswold v.Connecticut illustrate that:

The doctrine of ______ requires courts to follow authoritative prior decisions when ruling on a case.

What are some of the different types of judicial philosophy in how to interpret the law? Outline the theories of judicial restraint and judicial activism.What are some of the benefits of each theory? What are some problems?

When the Supreme Court refuses to review a lower-court decision,announcing this decision through a brief unsigned opinion,it is called ______ opinion.

If an individual is arrested because their home was searched by police without a legal warrant,they could argue in court that they had been denied:

The power of the Supreme Court to review state actions and legislation comes from:

The area of authority possessed by a court,in terms of either subject area or geography,is called its:

Most cases reach the Supreme Court through the:

In most circumstances,a supreme court is best described as a(n)______ court.

What is the Uniform Commercial Code?

When interest groups involved in litigation pursue a pattern-of-cases strategy,they are:

The party that brings a complaint in court is called the ______,and the one against whom the complaint is brought is called the ______.

There are ______ U.S.district courts.

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

The party that brings a complaint in court is called the ,and the one against whom the complaint is brought is called the .