Pearson Longman American Government Classroom Response System Topic 10: The Judiciary Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
The federal courts have the power to declare the actions of other branches of government unconstitutional. This power is known as a.Judicial restraint b.Judicial activism c.Judicial review d.Strict construction Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
The federal courts have the power to declare the actions of other branches of government unconstitutional. This power is known as a.Judicial restraint b.Judicial activism c.Judicial review d.Strict construction Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
A defendant may appeal his or her conviction to an appellate court; that appeal will be based on a.New evidence not presented at the original trial b.An allegation that the conviction was incorrect based on the facts presented c.An allegation that the law was applied incorrectly or that proper procedures were not followed in the original trial d.Both a and b could be the basis of an appeal Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
A defendant may appeal his or her conviction to an appellate court; that appeal will be based on a.New evidence not presented at the original trial b.An allegation that the conviction was incorrect based on the facts presented c.An allegation that the law was applied incorrectly or that proper procedures were not followed in the original trial d.Both a and b could be the basis of an appeal Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
A legal dispute concerning the alleged violation of a law in the penal code is a a.Civil case b.Criminal case c.Writ of habeas corpus d.Dispute of jurisdiction Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
A legal dispute concerning the alleged violation of a law in the penal code is a a.Civil case b.Criminal case c.Writ of habeas corpus d.Dispute of jurisdiction Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
If a person is brought to trial on federal drug charges, that trial will be held in a.A federal district court b.A circuit court of appeal c.The Supreme Court d.Criminal court Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
If a person is brought to trial on federal drug charges, that trial will be held in a.A federal district court b.A circuit court of appeal c.The Supreme Court d.Criminal court Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
When an appeals court issues its decision, the court may choose send the case back to the trial court for reconsideration, or ___________ the case. a.Affirm b.Reverse c.Remand d.Brief Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
When an appeals court issues its decision, the court may choose send the case back to the trial court for reconsideration, or ___________ the case. a.Affirm b.Reverse c.Remand d.Brief Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
The Supreme Court is made up of a Chief Justice and _______ associate justices. a.Five b.Six c.Seven d.Eight Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
The Supreme Court is made up of a Chief Justice and _______ associate justices. a.Five b.Six c.Seven d.Eight Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case is also known as a(n) a.Test case b.Certiorari c.In forma pauperis d.Conference decision Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case is also known as a(n) a.Test case b.Certiorari c.In forma pauperis d.Conference decision Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
A written opinion that agrees with the Supreme Court’s ruling but disagrees with the reasoning behind the majority opinion is a(n) a.Per curiam opinion b.Concurring opinion c.Dissenting opinion d.Amicus curiae opinion Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
A written opinion that agrees with the Supreme Court’s ruling but disagrees with the reasoning behind the majority opinion is a(n) a.Per curiam opinion b.Concurring opinion c.Dissenting opinion d.Amicus curiae opinion Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
Currently, the Supreme Court must wait for a test case to be appealed to it before the Court can rule. Do you think the Supreme Court should be given the power to take up an issue in the absence of a test case? a.No, not under any circumstance. b.Yes, but only with constitutional issues. c.Yes, but only with statutory issues. d.Yes, for both constitutional and statutory issues. Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman
Some judges advocate judicial restraint; others believe in judicial activism. If you were president and looking for a new Supreme Court justice, what would you look for? a.A person who is a strict constructionist who will interpret the constitution as closely to the original intent of the founders as possible. b.A person who practices judicial restraint, leaving policymaking to the legislative and executive branches unless their actions violate the Constitution. c.A person who sometimes is considered to be an activist on issues of concern to me. d.I would not care about their history of activism or restraint, only whether or not they were well qualified. Copyright 2010 Pearson Longman