Question 1

Define and discuss the principle of stare decisis.

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Question 2

How many court systems is the average American subject to?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   5F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following Supreme Court justices is MOST conservative?

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A)   Anthony Kennedy
B)   Ruth Bader Ginsburg
C)   Antonin Scalia
D)   Sonia Sotomayor
E)   Elena KaganF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Identify the differences between concurring opinions and dissenting opinions.

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Question 5

Which of the following are considered the highest form of law?

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A)   statutes
B)   judicial decisions
C)   executive orders
D)   administrative and regulatory laws
E)   constitutionsF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

What term is used to describe a court made up of a group of judges who must evaluate a case together and decide on an outcome?

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A)   collegial court
B)   combined court
C)   conflated court
D)   concurrent court
E)   corporate courtF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

A federal court would be authorized to hear all of the following cases EXCEPT

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A)   a case between two states.
B)   a question of law based on an interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.
C)   a case between individuals who are from different states.
D)   any trial to determine the facts no matter who the parties are.
E)   a case in which a U.S. citizen and a foreign government are parties.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about executive orders is accurate?

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A)   Executive orders do not have the force of law.
B)   Executive orders are a type of presidential lawmaking.
C)   Legislative input is necessary for executive order enactment.
D)   Presidents rarely issue executive orders.
E)   Executive orders are not subject to judicial review.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

In the federal judicial system, the main courts of original jurisdiction for most cases are the

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A)   trial courts.
B)   trial courts and appeals courts.
C)   appeals courts and the Supreme Court.
D)   trial courts and the Supreme Court.
E)   the Supreme Court.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

A Supreme Court justice who agrees with the majority in a case, but disagrees in whole or in part with the majority opinion, has the option to write a

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A)   minority opinion.
B)   dissenting opinion.
C)   concurring opinion.
D)   supporting opinion.
E)   congruent opinion.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following are considered courts of last resort, whose opinions carry the force of law?

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A)   federal district courts
B)   special courts
C)   federal appeals courts
D)   state high courts
E)   the Supreme Court and state high courtsF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

The authority of the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of governmental action is known as

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A)   jurisdiction.
B)   judicial review.
C)   precedent.
D)   common law.
E)   stare decisis.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The Supreme Court predominately acts as a court of

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A)   original jurisdiction.
B)   dual jurisdiction.
C)   shared jurisdiction.
D)   appellate jurisdiction.
E)   mandamus jurisdiction.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Initially, the federal judiciary was

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A)   very strong, with significant authority.
B)   quite strong, with moderate authority.
C)   quite weak, with little authority.
D)   very weak, with almost no authority.
E)   dependent on the states for its existence.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Who is charged with drafting pool memos, which summarize the facts, describe the legal arguments, and make a recommendation as to whether the Supreme Court should take the case?

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A)   the chief justice
B)   the associate justices
C)   the Attorney General of the United States
D)   Supreme Court clerks
E)   the U.S. Attorney's Office in each stateF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following Supreme Court appointees were nominated by President Obama?

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A)   Sonia Sotomayor and Samuel Alito
B)   Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor
C)   John Roberts and Samuel Alito
D)   John Roberts and Elena Kagan
E)   John Paul Stevens and David SouterF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

How many federal courts of appeal are there?

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A)   1
B)   6
C)   13
D)   27
E)   94F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

A Supreme Court justice who disagrees with the majority in a case has the option to write a

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A)   minority opinion.
B)   dissenting opinion.
C)   concurring opinion.
D)   supporting opinion.
E)   congruent opinion.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Who files suit in a case dealing with a violation of criminal law?

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A)   the victim
B)   any concerned citizen
C)   the plaintiff
D)   the government
E)   the accuserF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The Constitution grants ________ the right to control the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.

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A)   Congress
B)   the Senate
C)   the Supreme Court
D)   the Attorney General of the United States
E)   the presidentF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Exam 15: The Judiciary

Identify the differences between concurring opinions and dissenting opinions.

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What term is used to describe a court made up of a group of judges who must evaluate a case together and decide on an outcome?

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A Supreme Court justice who agrees with the majority in a case, but disagrees in whole or in part with the majority opinion, has the option to write a

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Which of the following are considered courts of last resort, whose opinions carry the force of law?

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Which of the following Supreme Court justices is MOST conservative?

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In the federal judicial system, the main courts of original jurisdiction for most cases are the

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A federal court would be authorized to hear all of the following cases EXCEPT

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Who files suit in a case dealing with a violation of criminal law?

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Which of the following statements about executive orders is accurate?

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How many court systems is the average American subject to?

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Define and discuss the principle of stare decisis.

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A Supreme Court justice who disagrees with the majority in a case has the option to write a

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How many federal courts of appeal are there?

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The Constitution grants ________ the right to control the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.

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The Supreme Court predominately acts as a court of

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Initially, the federal judiciary was

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The authority of the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of governmental action is known as

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Which of the following are considered the highest form of law?

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Who is charged with drafting pool memos, which summarize the facts, describe the legal arguments, and make a recommendation as to whether the Supreme Court should take the case?

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Which of the following Supreme Court appointees were nominated by President Obama?

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