Question 1

Earl Warren is known as a judicial activist.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most cases reach the Supreme Court through the

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

Question 3

Cases between two or more states are originally heard by

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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 4

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

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A)   seven
B)   nine
C)   ten
D)   eleven
E)   fifteen

Question 5

The written document in which attorneys explain why the court should rule in favor of their client is called a(n)

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A)   intervention.
B)   writ of certiorari.
C)   brief.
D)   writ of habeas corpus.
E)   argument.

Question 6

Which of the following is the essence of the rule of law?

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A)   Every state needs to have a written constitution.
B)   Every state must have an established system of common law.
C)   Every state needs to make its laws public.
D)   Every state must judge government officials by the same laws as its citizens are judged.
E)   Every state must follow federal law.

Question 7

Prisoners who are challenging their conviction are most likely to file a writ of

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A)   habeas corpus.
B)   certiorari.
C)   jurisdiction.
D)   stare decisis.
E)   challenge.

Question 8

In which type of case does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

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A)   any case involving the Constitution
B)   any case involving an ambassador
C)   any case involving the president
D)   any case it wants to take up
E)   any case involving a member of Congress

Question 9

Judicial review over acts of Congress was established by Marbury v. Madison.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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.

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Question 11

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

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

Question 12

In 2000, the Supreme Court ignored stare decisis by overturning its own Miranda rule.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The requirement of standing means that parties in a case must

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A)   be alive.
B)   have a concrete injury or interest at stake.
C)   be present in court during the trial.
D)   know the law they are using to defend themselves.
E)   have an attorney present with them in court.

Question 14

The Supreme Court does not offer advisory opinions to any government agency concerning the probable constitutionality of a law or action.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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?

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Question 16

Original jurisdiction refers to

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A)   the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
B)   the court with the authority to hear a case first.
C)   the highest court with the power to overrule other courts.
D)   Congress's power to determine what cases the federal courts will hear.
E)   the president's power to appoint federal judges.

Question 17

A "certiorari pool" describes the

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A)   computerized lottery system by which the Supreme Court selects its cases each year.
B)   practice by which Supreme Court law clerks work together to evaluate each petition.
C)   method used to appoint the chief justice.
D)   nickname for the water fountain in the courtyard of the Supreme Court building.
E)   pool of applicants seeking appointment to the federal judiciary.

Question 18

Aside from the justices themselves, who or what has the greatest power in shaping the flow of cases to the Supreme Court?

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A)   the attorney general
B)   the solicitor general
C)   the Senate Judiciary Committee
D)   the state supreme courts
E)   Congress

Question 19

When justices agree with the ruling of a court majority but not all of its reasoning, they may often write a(n)

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A)   dissent.
B)   concurrence.
C)   ex parte.
D)   per curiam.
E)   writ of certiorari.

Question 20

Which of the following kinds of cases are not likely to be accepted by the Supreme Court?

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A)   Cases in which the federal government is an appellant.
B)   Cases that address state laws but that do not raise constitutional issues.
C)   Cases that raise important questions about civil rights.
D)   Cases that involve conflicting decisions by federal circuit courts.
E)   Cases that raise important questions about civil liberties.

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

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Cases between two or more states are originally heard by

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The Supreme Court does not offer advisory opinions to any government agency concerning the probable constitutionality of a law or action.

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Earl Warren is known as a judicial activist.

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How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

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The requirement of standing means that parties in a case must

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Judicial review over acts of Congress was established by Marbury v. Madison.

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Which of the following is the essence of the rule of law?

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A "certiorari pool" describes the

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Prisoners who are challenging their conviction are most likely to file a writ of

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In which type of case does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

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Original jurisdiction refers to

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The written document in which attorneys explain why the court should rule in favor of their client is called a(n)

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Which of the following kinds of cases are not likely to be accepted by the Supreme Court?

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Aside from the justices themselves, who or what has the greatest power in shaping the flow of cases to the Supreme Court?

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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.

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