Question 1

In which courts are the vast majority of all cases tried?

Accepted Answer

A)   federal
B)   supreme
C)   constitutional
D)   appellate
E)   stateF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Describe the strict construction (or original intent) judicial philosophy.

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1. Define strict...

Question 3

The United States has a dual system of justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the name given to the power of the courts to interpret, and overturn, the actions of the executive and legislative branches?

Accepted Answer

A)   original jurisdiction
B)   strict construction
C)   judicial review
D)   precedent
E)   stare decisisF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Congress has created a number of __________ courts to adjudicate cases in highly specialized areas of concern, such as taxes, patents, and maritime law.

Accepted Answer

A)   constitutional
B)   Article III
C)   legislative
D)   Article I
E)   originalF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the "rule of four" and its relationship to review in the Supreme Court.

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1. Note that rev...

Question 8

Once appellate decisions are published, they become __________ that guide the decisions of other judges in the same circuit.

Accepted Answer

A)   amendments
B)   laws
C)   briefs
D)   opinions
E)   precedentsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

What would be the most likely consequence if courts did not have the power of judicial review?

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1. Discuss the r...

Question 10

In which court do cases generally begin?

Accepted Answer

A)   trial
B)   appellate
C)   original
D)   constitutional
E)   stateF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following confers the power to create the office of "chief justice of the United States?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Article I of the Constitution
B)   the Supreme Court
C)   Article III of the Constitution
D)   the president
E)   Article II of the ConstitutionF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Marbury v. Madison significantly expanded the power of the federal judiciary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Who attempted to expand the number of Supreme Court justices in 1937?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chief Justice Warren
B)   President Hoover
C)   Chief Justice Marshall
D)   President Roosevelt
E)   President WilsonF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal circuit courts and district courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Federal judges are appointed to __________ terms.

Accepted Answer

A)   two-year
B)   three-year
C)   life
D)   ten-year
E)   twenty-yearF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following nominates U.S. federal judges?

Accepted Answer

A)   president
B)   vice president
C)   chief justice
D)   Senate
E)   Supreme CourtF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Why are the judicial philosophies and general ideological outlooks of the people who will become Supreme Court and appeals court judges so important today?

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1. Discuss how t...

Question 18

What is recognized as an action by the courts that goes beyond the role of the judiciary as interpreter of the law and adjudicator of disputes?

Accepted Answer

A)   judicial activism
B)   judicial execution
C)   judicial legislation
D)   judicial intention
E)   judicial powerF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Discuss the debate over judicial activism. Examine the five ways it is expressed by comparing the proponents and critics of each approach.

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An ideal response will:
1. Discuss the r...

Question 20

The United States is divided into 12 geographic __________ courts that hear appeals from federal district courts.

Accepted Answer

A)   common
B)   judicial
C)   circuit
D)   public
E)   legislativeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 14: The Courts

Once appellate decisions are published, they become __________ that guide the decisions of other judges in the same circuit.

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Explain the "rule of four" and its relationship to review in the Supreme Court.

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Marbury v. Madison significantly expanded the power of the federal judiciary.

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Describe the strict construction (or original intent) judicial philosophy.

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Congress has created a number of __________ courts to adjudicate cases in highly specialized areas of concern, such as taxes, patents, and maritime law.

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What would be the most likely consequence if courts did not have the power of judicial review?

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The United States has a dual system of justice.

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What is the name given to the power of the courts to interpret, and overturn, the actions of the executive and legislative branches?

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Why are the judicial philosophies and general ideological outlooks of the people who will become Supreme Court and appeals court judges so important today?

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Federal judges are appointed to __________ terms.

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

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What is recognized as an action by the courts that goes beyond the role of the judiciary as interpreter of the law and adjudicator of disputes?

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Which of the following nominates U.S. federal judges?

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Which of the following confers the power to create the office of "chief justice of the United States?"

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In which courts are the vast majority of all cases tried?

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Discuss the debate over judicial activism. Examine the five ways it is expressed by comparing the proponents and critics of each approach.

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In which court do cases generally begin?

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The United States is divided into 12 geographic __________ courts that hear appeals from federal district courts.

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Who attempted to expand the number of Supreme Court justices in 1937?

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The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal circuit courts and district courts.

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