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The highest court in the judicial branch of the United States is the:
a- Court of Appeals
b- U.S. District Court
c- U.S. Supreme Court
d- State Supreme Court
a- Court of Appeals
b- U.S. District Court
c- U.S. Supreme Court
d- State Supreme Court
c- U.S. Supreme Court
Article III of the Constitution describes the structure of the:
a- executive branch
b- legislative branch
c- judicial branch
d- district branch
a- executive branch
b- legislative branch
c- judicial branch
d- district branch
c- judicial branch
Which of the following is true about state court systems?
a- The Constitution outlines a judicial plan that each state must follow.
b- State courts usually conduct all their different types of trials in one court.
c- Each state government organizes its court system under its state constitution.
d- State court systems are responsible for trying state and federal cases for the first time.
a- The Constitution outlines a judicial plan that each state must follow.
b- State courts usually conduct all their different types of trials in one court.
c- Each state government organizes its court system under its state constitution.
d- State court systems are responsible for trying state and federal cases for the first time.
c- Each state government organizes its court system under its state constitution.
Which of the following types of cases would have to begin in a federal court?
a- dispute over a custody agreement about visitation rights between divorced parents
b- dispute over a state law related to a traffic violations and speed cameras
c- dispute that arose from a car accident that caused damage to a homeowners fence
d- dispute that arose from a law limiting immigration in Arizona
a- dispute over a custody agreement about visitation rights between divorced parents
b- dispute over a state law related to a traffic violations and speed cameras
c- dispute that arose from a car accident that caused damage to a homeowners fence
d- dispute that arose from a law limiting immigration in Arizona
d- dispute that arose from a law limiting immigration in Arizona
A tree from June's yard fell and demolished Benny's car. Benny is suing June for negligence of her property and damage to his property. Which of the following is correct?
a- The trial would begin in a U.S. District Court for the circuit and go to the U.S. Supreme Court if either party challenges the verdict.
b- The trial would begin in a state-level court of original jurisdiction and go to a state appellate court if either side appeals the case.
c- The trial would begin in a state-level appellate court and go to the federal court of appeal if the verdict is challenged.
d- The trial would begin in a U.S. District Court for the circuit and go to the U.S. Courts of Appeal if either side appeals the case.
a- The trial would begin in a U.S. District Court for the circuit and go to the U.S. Supreme Court if either party challenges the verdict.
b- The trial would begin in a state-level court of original jurisdiction and go to a state appellate court if either side appeals the case.
c- The trial would begin in a state-level appellate court and go to the federal court of appeal if the verdict is challenged.
d- The trial would begin in a U.S. District Court for the circuit and go to the U.S. Courts of Appeal if either side appeals the case.
b- The trial would begin in a state-level court of original jurisdiction and go to a state appellate court if either side appeals the case.
According to Madison, the process of judicial review:
a- prevents temporary views of special interests from controlling constitutional interpretations
b- allows a federal court to review proposed legislation to ensure legality before passage into law
c- grants an excessive amount of power and oversight to a court system and should be prohibited
d- conflicts with the existing system of checks and balances between branches in the Constitution
a- prevents temporary views of special interests from controlling constitutional interpretations
b- allows a federal court to review proposed legislation to ensure legality before passage into law
c- grants an excessive amount of power and oversight to a court system and should be prohibited
d- conflicts with the existing system of checks and balances between branches in the Constitution
a- prevents temporary views of special interests from controlling constitutional interpretations
When the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a constitutional issue, the:
a- state governments whose statutes conflict with the decision must amend their laws
b- legislative branch can edit the law involved before the court rules it unconstitutional
c- executive branch can order a review of the case and evidence by the legislative branch
d- decision is final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or new court decision
a- state governments whose statutes conflict with the decision must amend their laws
b- legislative branch can edit the law involved before the court rules it unconstitutional
c- executive branch can order a review of the case and evidence by the legislative branch
d- decision is final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or new court decision
d- decision is final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or new court decision
Can the U.S. Supreme Court provide advice to the other branches regarding Constitutional interpretation?
a- Yes, the process of judicial review includes an advisory role according to the Constitution.
b- Yes, the process of judicial review includes proposed legislation and potential executive actions.
c- No, the process of judicial review is limited to specific cases and controversies per the Constitution.
d- No, the process of judicial review is limited to state government laws that may conflict with federal law.
a- Yes, the process of judicial review includes an advisory role according to the Constitution.
b- Yes, the process of judicial review includes proposed legislation and potential executive actions.
c- No, the process of judicial review is limited to specific cases and controversies per the Constitution.
d- No, the process of judicial review is limited to state government laws that may conflict with federal law.
c- No, the process of judicial review is limited to specific cases and controversies per the Constitution.
Which of the following statements is an accurate reflection of the intentions of early American leaders?
a- Elected officials are responsible to the will of the majority while judges should base their decisions on the law.
b- All elected and appointed officials should base their decisions on the democratic principle of the will of the majority.
c- Judges base their decisions on the majority will, while other elected officials base their decisions on the law.
d- Government officials should all base their decisions on the law before considering the will of the majority.
a- Elected officials are responsible to the will of the majority while judges should base their decisions on the law.
b- All elected and appointed officials should base their decisions on the democratic principle of the will of the majority.
c- Judges base their decisions on the majority will, while other elected officials base their decisions on the law.
d- Government officials should all base their decisions on the law before considering the will of the majority.
a- Elected officials are responsible to the will of the majority while judges should base their decisions on the law.
Americans who say voters are capable of selecting the most qualified judges believe that the:
a- information needed to evaluate the candidates is insufficient and difficult for the public to access
b- fact of an election taking place raises public awareness and discussion of the role of the judiciary
c- public will rely on the ideology and platform of judicial candidates based on their prior decisions
d- special interest groups play a key role in assisting voters to choose among judicial candidates
a- information needed to evaluate the candidates is insufficient and difficult for the public to access
b- fact of an election taking place raises public awareness and discussion of the role of the judiciary
c- public will rely on the ideology and platform of judicial candidates based on their prior decisions
d- special interest groups play a key role in assisting voters to choose among judicial candidates
b- fact of an election taking place raises public awareness and discussion of the role of the judiciary
When Judge Sanders makes his ruling, he is expected to base his decision on the:
a- timing of elections
b- will of the majority
c- interpretation of law
d- reports of the media
a- timing of elections
b- will of the majority
c- interpretation of law
d- reports of the media
c- interpretation of law
The 13th to 15th amendments of the U.S. Constitution:
a- extended citizenship and voting rights to former slaves
b- extended citizenship and voting rights to female citizens
c- restricted citizenship and voting rights of former slaves
d- restricted citizenship and voting rights of female citizens
a- extended citizenship and voting rights to former slaves
b- extended citizenship and voting rights to female citizens
c- restricted citizenship and voting rights of former slaves
d- restricted citizenship and voting rights of female citizens
a- extended citizenship and voting rights to former slaves
Interpreting the phrase "We the People" in the Preamble to the Constitution to mean:
a- only legal citizens explains the need for the 14th amendment
b- only legal citizens explains the need for the 19th amendment
c- all of the people explains the need for the 14th amendment
d- all of the people explains the need for the 19th amendment
a- only legal citizens explains the need for the 14th amendment
b- only legal citizens explains the need for the 19th amendment
c- all of the people explains the need for the 14th amendment
d- all of the people explains the need for the 19th amendment
a- only legal citizens explains the need for the 14th amendment
"The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age." Which of the following reflects the source and impact of this quote?
a- The 19th amendment protects the right to vote for all legal adults. Before this amendment, voters had to not only be an adult but also serve in the armed forces and be a high school graduate before they could vote.
b- The 26th amendment protects the right to vote for all legal adults. Before this amendment, young adults could be in college or even serving the military in combat but not be eligible to choose their leaders for a few years.
c- The 19th amendment prevents states from allowing minors to vote. Before this amendment, widespread voter fraud was an issue throughout the states, as parents would vote multiple times using their children's names.
d- The 26th amendment prevents states from allowing minors to vote. Before this amendment, candidates directed their campaigns at children and teens through cartoons rather than focusing on real political issues.
a- The 19th amendment protects the right to vote for all legal adults. Before this amendment, voters had to not only be an adult but also serve in the armed forces and be a high school graduate before they could vote.
b- The 26th amendment protects the right to vote for all legal adults. Before this amendment, young adults could be in college or even serving the military in combat but not be eligible to choose their leaders for a few years.
c- The 19th amendment prevents states from allowing minors to vote. Before this amendment, widespread voter fraud was an issue throughout the states, as parents would vote multiple times using their children's names.
d- The 26th amendment prevents states from allowing minors to vote. Before this amendment, candidates directed their campaigns at children and teens through cartoons rather than focusing on real political issues.
b- The 26th amendment protects the right to vote for all legal adults. Before this amendment, young adults could be in college or even serving the military in combat but not be eligible to choose their leaders for a few years.
The Sixth Amendment was interpreted in:
a- Gideon v. Wainwright to mean that accused people have a right to be informed of their rights
b- Gideon v. Wainwright to mean states must pay for counsel if the defendant cannot afford it
c- Miranda v. Arizona to mean that accused people have a right to be informed of their rights
d- Miranda v. Arizona to mean states must pay for counsel if the defendant cannot afford it
a- Gideon v. Wainwright to mean that accused people have a right to be informed of their rights
b- Gideon v. Wainwright to mean states must pay for counsel if the defendant cannot afford it
c- Miranda v. Arizona to mean that accused people have a right to be informed of their rights
d- Miranda v. Arizona to mean states must pay for counsel if the defendant cannot afford it
b- Gideon v. Wainwright to mean states must pay for counsel if the defendant cannot afford it