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.