Magruder's Ch 7 The Judiciary 11 Vol II Question Preview (ID: 40181)


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When the Court accepts a case for review, it issues a(n)
a) brief
b) majority opinion
c) injunction
d) Writ of certiorari

How many justices currently sit on the Supreme Court?
a) six
b) eight
c) nine
d) thirteen

The Supreme Court has both
a) Original and Exclusive Jurisdiction
b) Appellate and Exclusive Jurisdiction
c) Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
d) Concurrent and Dual Jurisdiction

The justices of the Supreme Court are
a) nominated by the president and confirmed by the House.
b) elected in nonpartisan balloting.
c) nominated by the House and confirmed by the Senate.
d) nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

Which of the following is a constitutional requirement for being a Supreme Court justice?
a) passing a religious test
b) being well knowledgeable in the law.
c) having a law degree.
d) There are no constitutional requirements for serving on the Supreme Court.

The idea that judges should use their power broadly to further justice and equality is called
a) judicial restraint
b) judicial activism
c) judicial activity
d) judges discretion

The Supreme Court will hear a case if ________ justices vote to do so.
a) nine
b) five
c) four
d) all

The chief law enforcement officer in the US.
a) Attorney General
b) Solicitor General
c) the President
d) Donald Trump

This is the court of last resort in all questions of federal law.
a) Michigan Supreme Court
b) US Supreme Court
c) US Court of Appeals
d) US District Courts

What Article to the U.S. Constitution established the judicial branch of government?
a) I
b) II
c) III
d) VII

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