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AG Quiz 13

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The Supreme Court's power of judicial review ..... enables it to declare acts of the other branches unconstitutional
The Supreme Court most typically functions as.... an appeals court
In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton characterized the judiciary as the ________ branch of government. least dangerous
Explain one positive and one negative aspect of the life time term of office for judges and justices in the federal court system. Why do you believe the constitution's framers chose lifetime terms? (+) Lifetime term allows judges to focus on work and serve the Constitution, rather than trying to please the people for re-election (-) No room for new appointees
What do you find the most significant about having a common law system? The Judicial branch is involved in the system of law-making. Through their interpretation of the law, judges are an important part of the legal system and influence the way law is made and interpreted.
Of all the court cases in the United States, the majority are handled... at the state level
Both state and federal court hears matters that involve... both civil and criminal law
A state case is more likely to be heard by the federal courts when .... the state courts are unable to come up with a decision
The existence of the dual court is an unnecessary duplication to some but beneficial to others. Provide at least one positive and one negative characteristic of having overlapping court systems in the United States. (+)Provides more than just one court to protect their rights (-) Possibility of unequal or disparate administration of justice
Which court would you consider to be closest to the people? Why? Trial court: the level of court in which a case starts or is first tried
Besides the Supreme Court, there are lower courts in the national system called..... district and circuit courts
In standing by precedent, a judge relies on the principle of .... stare decisis
The Justice of the Supreme Court are... nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate
Do you believe federal judges should be elected rather appointed? Why or why not? Yes-the people should have a say in who is judging is them No- the Supreme Court needs to focus on judicial duties, not the people
When it comes to filing judicial positions in the federal court, do you believe race, gender, religion, and ethnicity should matter? Why or why not? The United States is a diverse nation and the SCOTUS should reflect that.
The Supreme Court consists of .... one chief justice and eight associate justices
A case will be placed on the Court's docket when ___ justices agree to do so. four
One of the main ways interest groups participate in Supreme Court cases is by .... filing amicus curiae briefs
The lawyer who represents the federal government and argues cases before the Supreme Court is the ..... solicitor general
When using judicial restraint, a judge will usually.... defer to the decisions of the elected branches of government
Appellate court a court that reviews cases already decided by a lower court/trial court and that may change the lower court's decision
Appellate jurisdiction the power of a court to hear a case on appeal from a lower court and possibly change the lower court's decision
Circuit courts the appeals court of the federal court system that review decisions of the lower courts; also called courts of appeals
District courts the trial courts of the federal court system where cases system where cases are tried, evidence is presented, and witness testimony is heard
Trial court the level of court in which a case starts is first tried
Under the Articles of Confederation... there was no national judiciary
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