2.4 Pre-Test

Which of the following may the president do to limit the Supreme Court's power?

Refuse to enforce a ruling by the Court

Which of the following did the Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison?

The Supreme Court can declare federal legislation invalid if the legislation violates the Constitution.

Judicial review refers to the power of the Supreme Court to

declare actions taken by the executive and legislative branches unconstitutional.

To influence policy making by the federal courts, the president may do all of the following EXCEPT

fire and replace federal judges.

A Supreme Court that demonstrates a willingness to change public policy and alter judicial precedent is said to be engaging in

judicial activism.

The Supreme Court issued a ruling that was unpopular with a majority of Americans. The president and Congress might be able to lessen the impact of the decision by

refusing to actively enforce the decision.

The framers of the Constitution designed which of the following to be LEAST responsive to public opinion?

the courts

A writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court indicates that the Court

will review a lower court decision.