POLS 210 - Week 5 Quiz

What does "equality" mean in the judicial system?

It depends on the issue, the circumstances, and the makeup of the court involved.

What was the result of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?

It supported racial segregation as constitutional.

Which is NOT true about Supreme Court decisions?

They are permanent and final decisions on U.S. law.

Thousands of petitions for review are presented to the Supreme Court each year, and the Court typically accepts:

around 100

What are the issues called, which are often decided by the courts, such as abortion, capital punishment, or LGBT rights?

culture wars

Which term best describes "stare decisis"?

precedent

The Rule of Four means:

Four justices must vote to review a case for it to be accepted for review by the Court.

The United States court system is best considered to be:

adversarial

Which types of cases are decided by federal courts?

both criminal and civil cases

What is is the power of courts to review the actions of government officials to determine whether they are constitutional?

judicial review