Government Basics and Judicial Branch Quiz. Question #1 The Supreme Court opinion that is written by the justices on the winning side is called… Concurring.

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Government Basics and Judicial Branch Quiz

Question #1 The Supreme Court opinion that is written by the justices on the winning side is called… Concurring opinion Prevailing opinion Dissenting opinion Majority opinion

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#2 The Supreme Court opinion that is written by the justices on the losing side is called… Dissenting opinion Concurring opinion Majority opinion Prevailing opinion

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#3 How do Supreme court justices get their positions? Elected by the people Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate Appointed by the senate and confirmed by the House of Representatives Chosen by existing members of the Supreme Court

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#4 A court ruling that sets a standard for future cases is know as what? Trend Precedence Voir Dire Stare Decisis

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#5 The Supreme Court hast he power to declare government laws and actions unconstitutional. What is that power known as? Judicial Analysis Judicial Veto Judicial Review Judicial Confirmation

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#6 Which is correct about federal judges? They can serve for two terms of six years They must be at least 50 years old. They serve for life They may serve in Congress while being a judge

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#7 The Constitution specifically lists actions that government can not do. This creates ____ type of government? Limited Protective Minimal Representative

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#8 John Locke’s Social Contract Theory states that Government is independent from the people. The people are not guaranteed any rights. The leaders of a country are given their power from God. The people give up some of their freedom in exchange for security.

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#9 Sharing power between the national and state governments is known as what? Bicameralism Federalism Democracy Republic

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#10 The primary job of the Supreme Court is to … Protect and interpret the Constitution Create laws Determine guilt or innocence Impeach government officials

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