Question 1

Proponents of which of the following believe that judges should use their power to strike down laws that violate broad norms and values?

Accepted Answer

A) judicial constructionism 
B) judicial activism 
C) judicial originalism 
D) judicial implementation

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the philosophy of judicial restraint?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the favored approach of legal scholars. 
B) It is the favored approach of conservatives. 
C) It is the favored approach of liberals. 
D) It has been advocated by both liberals and conservatives.

Question 3

How does the United States judicial system differ from those of most other countries?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States has both federal and state courts,whereas most countries have a single national judiciary. 
B) The United States has both federal and state courts,whereas most countries have decentralized judicial systems. 
C) Unlike most other countries,the United States offers justices life tenure. 
D) Unlike most other countries,the United States grants the judicial branch the power of judicial review.

Question 4

Which of the following was an important precedent set by George Washington in his judicial appointments?

Accepted Answer

A) He sought the advice of senators in appointing justices. 
B) He appointed individuals with no affiliation with a political party. 
C) He appointed individuals with prior experience as attorneys. 
D) He appointed political and ideological allies to the federal courts.

Question 5

You are an attorney advising a client on a case that she has appealed to the Supreme Court.What should you tell your client to expect with respect to the appeals process?

Accepted Answer

A) Be prepared for your appeal to be denied. 
B) Be prepared for the Court to issue a mixed opinion,agreeing with some but not all of your claims. 
C) Be prepared to take this appeal to a higher level if it denied by the Court. 
D) Be prepared to wait at least a year before the Court issues a ruling.

Question 6

Which of the following is within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) federal criminal matters 
B) tax disputes 
C) military tribunals 
D) controversies between the states

Question 7

What role does political party play in presidents' selection of judicial nominees?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the most important factor. 
B) It is one of many factors,including ideology,race,and gender. 
C) Presidents are careful to exclude political party as a factor in the selection process. 
D) It is the least important factor.

Question 8

Since 1970,national crime rates have fallen dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How many tiers/levels does the federal judiciary have?

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) six 
C) four 
D) three

Question 10

A court that hears and weighs evidence to reach the first decision in a civil or criminal case is a court of __________ jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) appellate 
B) trial 
C) original 
D) mandatory

Question 11

The Constitution gives __________ the power to create lower federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) Congress 
B) the president 
C) the Supreme Court 
D) states

Question 12

Who represents the federal government in lower federal courts?

Accepted Answer

A) public defenders 
B) the solicitor general 
C) the attorney general 
D) U.S.Attorneys

Question 13

The Supreme Court's annual term begins on the first Thursday in April.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How do President Obama's judicial nominees compare to those of past presidents?

Accepted Answer

A) Obama's nominees are more likely to have advanced law degrees. 
B) Obama's nominees are more likely to be male. 
C) Obama's nominees tend to be slightly younger. 
D) Obama's nominees tend to be slightly older.

Question 15

Describe the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction.

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Question 16

__________ law governs relations between individuals and defines their legal rights.

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal 
B) Judicial 
C) Civil 
D) Tort

Question 17

The federal judiciary is reluctant to hear what type of cases?

Accepted Answer

A) cases involving conflict between federal and state laws 
B) cases involving foreign policy questions 
C) cases involving drug crimes 
D) cases involving the death penalty

Question 18

Describe the different types of federal courts.

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Question 19

Article III guarantees that the __________ of federal judges will not be reduced during their service on the bench.

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Question 20

What is the role of interest groups in selecting federal court judges?

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Exam 13: The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch