Chapter 15 Reading Challenge

In a Supreme Court case, a dissenting opinion is written by

justices who disagree with the majority opinion.

What do citizens vote on during a retention election?

Whether or not a state judge should remain in office for a longer term.

A civil case in which the plaintiff and defendant are citizens of different states is tried before

a federal court.

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review is important because it

helps the judicial branch check on the other two branches.

All of the following is true about Supreme Court decisions EXCEPT that a decision

is strictly irreversible.

A bench trial is a case in which the

judge decides the outcome.

In a civil trial, the burden of proof is placed on the

plaintiff.

What is the next step to becoming a Supreme Court justice after the Senate Judiciary Committee reviews a nomination?

The full Senate votes on the nomination.

Which of following is an example of how the type of case may limit the jurisdiction of a state court?

A case involving a young offender is tried in a juvenile court.

Which of the following explains how a federal judge can be removed?

The House of Representatives and Senate must vote to impeach a judge.

Which of the following is true about a writ of certiorari?

The Supreme Court may order a lower court to provide records of a case through a writ.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the roles of players in a courtroom?

The defendant is the person being sued in a civil trial.

Which of the following BEST describes the role of witnesses in a trial?

They provide key information to the jury.

Criminal law is the branch of law that is concerned with which of the following?

conduct of individuals

The Judiciary Act of 1789

created a dual court system.

Advocates of judicial activism is most likely to support the Court if it

makes decisions that defend the rights of minorities.

Which of the following BEST completes this sentence? Appeals courts have the authority to

review decisions made in lower courts.

All of the following is true about military tribunals EXCEPT that

reviewing decisions about veteran benefits is their primary purpose.

If someone becomes a judge through merit selection, it means that

the governor appointed the judge after reviewing a list of judges that a committee created.

In a civil trial, the party bringing the lawsuit must prove that

there is a preponderance of evidence.