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Chapter 9.3,4 Review. 1. A written document explaining the position of one side or the other in a case: a. challenge b. brief c. docket d. dissenting opinion. 1. b. brief. 2. To object to a decision or outcome: a. challenge b. brief c. docket
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1 A written document explaining the position of one side or the other in a case: a. challenge b. brief c. docket d. dissenting opinion
1 b. brief
2 To object to a decision or outcome: a. challenge b. brief c. docket d. dissenting opinion
2 a. challenge
3 A judge’s or court’s workload of cases in a period of time: a. judicial review b. caseload c. brief d. nullify
3 b. caseload
4 A statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion, presenting his or her own opinion: a. concurring opinion b. unanimous opinion c. writ of centiorari d. dissenting opinion
4 d. dissenting opinion
5 The power of the Supreme Court to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution: a. judicial review b. challenge c. nullify d. caseload
5 a. judicial review
6 A court’s calendar, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear: a. writ of centiorari b. caseload c. brief d. docket
6 d. docket
7 The practice of using earlier judicial rulings as a basis for deciding cases: a. writ of centiorari b. judicial review c. stare decisis d. constitutional
7 c. stare decisis
8 Which word or phrase means “in accordance with the constitution”? a. nullify b. concurring opinion c. constitutional d. judicial review
8 c. constitutional
9 To cancel legally a. nullify b. writ of centiorari c. challenge d. stare decisis
9 a. nullify
10 A Supreme Court ruling on a case in which all justices agree on a ruling: a. concurring opinion b. unanimous opinion c. dissenting opinion d. constitutional
10 b. unanimous opinion
11 An order a higher court issues to a lower court to obtain the records of the lower court in a particular case: a. nullify b. judicial review c. writ of centiorari d. stare decisis
11 c. writ of centiorari
12 A statement written by a justice who votes with the majority, but for different reasons than the others: a. dissenting opinion b. writ of centiorari c. unanimous opinion d. concurring opinion
12 d. concurring opinion
13 The Supreme Court’s main job is to: a. oversee the day-to-day operation of all federal courts b. decide whether laws are consistent with the U.S. Constitution c. Examine sentences imposed on people who commit felonies d. Enforce the laws created by Congress
13 b. decide whether laws are consistent with the U.S. Constitution
14 The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases where _______ . a. there is a constitutional challenge b. a regulatory agency is involved c. there is a challenge to a law d. there is a dispute between 2 states
14 d. there is a dispute between two states
15 The Supreme Court must hear all cases if receives. True False
15 False
16 How many justices serve on the Supreme Court? a. eight b. nine c. ten d. twelve
16 b. nine
17 The number of justices on the Supreme Court may be changed by a. Congress b. the president c. popular vote d. the Chief Justice
17 a. Congress
18 The Constitution requires that Supreme Court justices have legal training. True False
18 False
19 If the Supreme Court finds that a state law is unconstitutional, it may a. change the law b. enact a new law c. enforce the law d. nullify the law
19 d. nullify the law
20 In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established that it had the power to review laws for constitutionality. True False
20 True
21 The Supreme Court depends on _____________ to enforce its decisions. a. the executive branch and state and local officials b. the system of checks and balances c. The U.S. armed forces d. The U.S. Congress
21 a. the executive branch and state and local officials
22 When Congress passed the Fourteenth Amendment, it was __________ the Supreme Court’s decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford. a. upholding c. ignoring c. overturning d. appealing
22 c. overturning
23 The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving ______. a. whether laws are constitutional b. disputes between states and foreign diplomats c. civil disputes and criminal charges d. congressional and state regulations
23 b. disputes between states and foreign diplomats
24 The Supreme Court has no resources to enforce its rulings or make governments do what it orders. True False
24 True
25 Most cases come to the Supreme Court a. on appeal from private citizens b. on appeal from lower courts c. on the recommendation of Congress d. before any other court hears them