Government 13/14 test
if the trial court judge instructs the jury incorrectly, then the defendant may appeal the verdict based on
Error of law
If a justice disagrees with a decision, he or she can issue a concurring opinion
False
If an interest group wants to explain to the Supreme Court why a case should be decided in a particular way, the group can submit a writ of certiorari
False
New evidence and witnesses may be presented in an appeals court.
False
The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction in those cases involving representatives of foreign governments
False
The Supreme Court's primary function is to settle disputes among the states
False
The legal principle of stare decisis means that courts often challenge precedent in their decisions
False
appeals are possible only in the event of violations of procedural due process
False
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that states could not interfere with federal actions that were necessary to carry out the federal government's constitutional powers
McCulloch v. Maryland
Court cases must go through trial courts before they can go to appeals court.
True
In one of the Federalist papers, Alexander Hamilton argued that the Supreme Court should have the right to determine whether laws are constitutional.
True
Majority and concurrent opinions agree on the decision in an appellate case but disagree on the reason for the decision
True
The Supreme Court took on the case of Clarence Gideon in order to determine whether his constitutional rights had been violated
True
When considering what cases to hear, the Supreme Court often chooses those in which courts have interpreted federal laws differently
True
When hearing a case, the Supreme Court does not hear testimony from witnesses.
True
Which court has the power to overrule the decision of a federal appeals court ?
U.S. Supreme Court
The losing party in a state Supreme Court case can appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court by submitting
a petition for a writ of certiorfari
for an appeal to have strength and validity, the error of law in the trial court must have
affected the outcome of the trial
Federal judges are
appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate
State judges are selected by
both election and appointment
How does stare decisis most strengthen the nation's legal system?
by adding stability and predictability
Appellate cases
can come either through the state court systems or the federal court system
If a justice agrees with the majority's opinion, but has different reasoning, he or she may issue a
concurring opinion
One reason that the justices take a preliminary vote is to
discuss their reasoning
what state courts have
general jurisdiction
The Supreme Court decides to take a case when it
grants certiorari
what federal courts have
limited jurisdiction
Trial courts can be found at
local, state, and federal levels
where cases involving city ordinances are decided
municipal courts
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Texas v. Johnson has served _ for later free speech cases.
precedent
which courts can hear cases involving federal laws?
state and federal courts only
where most legal cases are decided
state courts
President Andrew Jackson's refusal to carry out a Court ruling shows that
the Supreme Court depends on the executive branch to enforce its decisions.
federal courts can decide questions of state law if
the case involves parties in different states
Once the Supreme Court reaches a decision in a case,
the decision becomes law
What is the purpose of the rule of four ?
to determine whether the Supreme Court will hear a case
where cases on reservations are decided
tribal courts
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall helped establish
The supreme court's power to declare laws unconstitutional
Brown V. Board of Education of Topeka illustrates how the Supreme Court can be influenced by changing societal values and beliefs
True
By assigning a southerner to write the Court's opinion for a voter discrimination case, the Supreme Court demonstrated its awareness of public opinion.
True
