Question 1

A dissenting opinion is written by a justice who agrees with the decision of the majority,but disagrees with the rationale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain how amicus curiae briefs allow parties to circumvent standing and ripeness.

Accepted Answer

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1.Explain that t...

Question 3

The increasing polarization of partisan politics in recent years has made the confirmation process for court of appeals judges longer and less certain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

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1.Discuss the li...

Question 5

The district courts are appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If North Dakota sues South Dakota,the case will be heard by the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If North Dakota sues South Dakota,the case...

Question 7

Rotating three-judge panels typically decide cases in the federal courts of appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The __________ Act of 1789 established the basic three-tiered structure of the federal court system.

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal Courts
B)   Appellate
C)   Confirmation
D)   JudiciaryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Federal district court judges are appointed to __________ terms.

Accepted Answer

A)   three-year
B)   10-year
C)   20-year
D)   lifeE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

How and whether judicial decisions are translated into actual policy is known as judicial __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   implementation
B)   execution
C)   legislation
D)   intentionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What is the name given to the power of the courts to determine whether the actions of Congress and the executive branch are permissible under the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   original jurisdiction
B)   strict construction
C)   judicial review
D)   stare decisisE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which Court was one of the most active in shaping public policy in the twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rehnquist
B)   Warren
C)   Fortas
D)   ChaseE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 13

Only the Supreme Court can review the decisions of district courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Judicial __________ encourages deference to the policy judgments of elected branches of government.

Accepted Answer

restraint

Question 15

Describe the different types of federal constitutional courts.

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1.Explain that c...

Question 16

The U.S.courts of appeals hear cases that have been appealed from the __________ courts.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following limits judicial power?

Accepted Answer

A)   judicial review
B)   judicial activism
C)   stare decisis
D)   life tenureE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Only a(n) __________ court can review the decisions of a lower court.

Accepted Answer

A)   trial
B)   original
C)   administrative
D)   appellateE) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 19

When the U.S.Supreme Court agrees to hear a case appealed to it from a court of appeals,it is exercising its __________ jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)   original
B)   constitutional
C)   mandatory
D)   appellateE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)   federal criminal matters
B)   tax disputes
C)   military tribunals
D)   prosecuting diplomatsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 15: The Federal Courts

A dissenting opinion is written by a justice who agrees with the decision of the majority,but disagrees with the rationale.

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Explain how amicus curiae briefs allow parties to circumvent standing and ripeness.

Correct AnswerverifiedAn ideal response will:1.Explain that t...View AnswerShow Answer

The increasing polarization of partisan politics in recent years has made the confirmation process for court of appeals judges longer and less certain.

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Describe the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

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The district courts are appellate courts.

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If North Dakota sues South Dakota,the case will be heard by the __________.

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Rotating three-judge panels typically decide cases in the federal courts of appeals.

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The __________ Act of 1789 established the basic three-tiered structure of the federal court system.

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Federal district court judges are appointed to __________ terms.

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How and whether judicial decisions are translated into actual policy is known as judicial __________.

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What is the name given to the power of the courts to determine whether the actions of Congress and the executive branch are permissible under the Constitution?

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Which Court was one of the most active in shaping public policy in the twentieth century?

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Only the Supreme Court can review the decisions of district courts.

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Judicial __________ encourages deference to the policy judgments of elected branches of government.

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Describe the different types of federal constitutional courts.

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The U.S.courts of appeals hear cases that have been appealed from the __________ courts.

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Which of the following limits judicial power?

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Only a(n) __________ court can review the decisions of a lower court.

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When the U.S.Supreme Court agrees to hear a case appealed to it from a court of appeals,it is exercising its __________ jurisdiction.

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Which of the following is within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

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