government test
Which individual set a precedent for codifying complex bodies of law?
Justinian
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
How is the process for filling a Senate position different from the process for filling a Supreme Court position?
Senators are elected by the people whereas justices are nominated by the president.
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 certiorari.
Federal judges are
appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
The Constitution requires that a Supreme Court justice
be confirmed by the Senate.
State judges are selected by
both election and appointment.
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
decide whether or not they want to rule on the case.
The U.S. Supreme Court has the power to
declare laws unconstitutional.
The judicial branch checks other branches of government by
determining laws' consitutionality.
Because of broad media coverage, a justice's confirmation is no longer contentious.
false
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
In order to make fair decisions without undue influence by outside forces, judges must be elected.
false
The Constitution says that a Supreme Court justice must be at least 35 years of age.
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 earliest known written laws, on which many modern American laws are based, were the Ten Commandments.
false
The most significant basis of the American legal system is the Roman Twelve Tables.
false
The president nominates Supreme Court justices, but the Senate elects other federal judges.
false
The Supreme Court decides to take a case when it
grants certiorari.
Presidents typically work to nominate individuals who
have personal integrity and professional expertise.
A positive effect of justices' lifetime appointments is
having a fair and impartial judiciary.
Trial courts can be found at
local, state and federal levels.
To preserve the democratic principles of checks and balances, courts can only decide questions of law if
questions are brought to them in the form of cases.
Which courts can hear cases involving federal laws?
state and federal courts only
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.
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall helped establish
the Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional.
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
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
Confirmation of Supreme Court nominees typically takes longer today than in the past.
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
The Supreme Court took on the case of Clarence Gideon in order to determine whether his constitutional rights had been violated.
true
The judicial branch has the power to determine whether laws and actions of government comply with the Constitution through judicial review.
true
The main purpose of the judicial branch of government is to interpret the laws.
true
Today's justices are more representative of the country as a whole than in the past.
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
How is the judiciary branch checked by other branches?
The president appoints federal judges with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Why do presidents want nominees from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds?
They want the justices to be somewhat representative of the entire country.