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Chapter 1 Law Quiz

Chapter 1 Law Quiz. Vocabulary. _____ are court decisions that are referred to when courts are making decisions in future similar cases. precedents. __________ is the power of the courts to rule whether a statute or act of government is unconstitutional. Judicial review.

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Chapter 1 Law Quiz

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  1. Chapter 1 LawQuiz

  2. Vocabulary

  3. _____ are court decisions that are referred to when courts are making decisions in future similar cases. precedents

  4. __________ is the power of the courts to rule whether a statute or act of government is unconstitutional. Judicial review

  5. A change or addition to a law or constitution is called a(n) _______________ amendment

  6. _______________ are laws enacted by a legislative body. statutes

  7. A list of cases to be tried or reviewed by a court is called a(n) ____________________ docket

  8. A written explanation of a court ruling, reflecting the view of over half the judges in the case is called a __________ opinion. Majority opinion

  9. A _________ is a written statement that a lawyer presents to a court to explain and argue a client’s case. brief

  10. A _________ frees a person from criminal punishment. pardon

  11. The authority of a court to hear and decide cases is called the court’s ______________. jurisdiction

  12. ____________ is the clause in Article IV of the U. S. Constitution that requires states to honor each other’s laws, records, and court decisions. Full Faith and Credit Clause

  13. Anything that conflicts with or interferes with the Constitution is described as _____________________. unconstitutional

  14. __________________ is a provision in the Constitution that makes federal law a higher authority than state law. Federal supremacy

  15. Mercy or leniency granted to a person accused of a crime is called ____________. clemency

  16. The authority of a court to review cases appealed from a lower court is called __________ jurisdiction. appellate

  17. A _______ opinion is a written explanation of the views of one or more judges in a case who disagree with the decision of the majority of the judges in that case. dissenting

  18. A(n) ____________is a legal document that describes the powers and limits of government AND the rights and freedoms of the people. constitution

  19. ________ means to approve a constitution, amendment, or law. ratify

  20. Authority held solely by a federal or state court to hear certain types of cases is called ________________ jurisdiction. exclusive

  21. Authority of a court to hear a case first is called _______________ jurisdiction. original

  22. _____________ is a system set up in the U.S. Constitution that gives each branch of the federal government ways of influencing what the other branches do, so that no branch becomes too powerful. checks and balances or separation of powers

  23. To formally accuse a public official of misconduct is to ___________ them. impeach

  24. __________ is the body of law that deals with all issues not covered by criminal law, including family matters, housing, business contracts, civil rights, and physical injuries. Civil law

  25. ______________ is a body of law based on judges’ decisions. common law

  26. Branches of Government

  27. The legislative branch of government has the power to create all federal courts below the U.S. Supreme Court.

  28. The judicial branch of gov’t can propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

  29. The legislative branch has the power to review the constitutionality of executive orders.

  30. The judicial branch can overturn any law that conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.

  31. The legislative branch can override a veto of the President.

  32. The executive branch interprets and applies the laws of the United States.

  33. The Federal & State Court Systems

  34. In the WA State Court System, which level of courts are the courts of original jurisdiction for felony criminal cases? Courts of Appeal Supreme Court District Courts Municipal Courts Superior Courts

  35. Which court is the final court of appeal for legal issues that relate to the U.S. Constitution? U.S. Courts of Appeal WA State Courts of Appeal WA State Supreme Court U. S. District Courts U. S. Supreme Court

  36. How many U.S. Courts of Appeal are there in the country? 1 3 94 39 13

  37. Where are the WA State Courts of Appeal located? Tacoma, Seattle, and Everett Tacoma, Wenatchee, and Spokane Seattle, Yakima, and Spokane Olympia, Seattle, and Spokane Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle

  38. Which court would have original jurisdiction in a DUI case that happened in Redmond? WA State Supreme Court Bellevue Municipal Court King County Superior Court King County District Court Redmond Municipal Court

  39. If you sue your neighbor in Issaquah for cutting one of your trees down ($3,000), which court will have original jurisdiction? WA State Supreme Court U.S. District Court King County Superior Court Issaquah Municipal Court Issaquah District Court

  40. Miscellaneous

  41. How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives? 200 150 335 100 435

  42. What fraction of the states must vote “yes” to ratify a constitutional amendment? 4/5 1/3 1/2 2/3 3/4

  43. What percentage of Congress must vote “yes” to create a new statute? 100% 60% 75% 67% 51%

  44. Which judicial branch power would allow a court to overturn a state law that contradicted a federal law? Full Faith and Credit Clause Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Federal Supremacy Judicial Review

  45. Which of the following statements is NOT true about how an amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution? 2/3 of the House of Representatives must vote in favor of the amendment. Congress proposes the amendment. 67 members of the Senate must vote in favor of the amendment. ¾ of the state must vote in favor of it for its ratification. The President must sign it in order to ratify it.

  46. U.S. Supreme Court Decisions

  47. Which case established the law that legalized abortion? Loving v. Virginia Brown v. Board of Education New Jersey v. T.L.O. Miranda v. Arizona Roe v. Wade

  48. Which case established the law that arrested persons must be told the following: right to remain silent and right to an attorney? New Jersey v. T.L.O. Loving v. Virginia Brown v. Board of Education Roper v. Simmons Miranda v. Arizona

  49. Which case established the law that made the death penalty an illegal form of punishment for juveniles? New Jersey v. T.L.O Loving v. Virginia Roe v. Wade Miranda v. Arizona Roper v. Simmons

  50. Which case established the legalization of interracial marriages? Miranda v. Arizona New Jersey v. T.L.O. Roper v. Simmons Roe v. Wade Loving v. Virginia

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