Judicial Branch and Checks & Balances

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Which statement describes the intent of checks and balances?

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No branch of government can become too powerful.

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Which example illustrates the system of checks and balances? Options: The President vetoes legislation proposed by Congress., The President confers with the members of the Cabinet., The Supreme Court interprets the application of a law passed by Congress., A state sets its own student learning standards while Congress regulates trade between states.

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The Supreme Court interprets the application of a law passed by Congress.

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Why are federal judges appointed for life?

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so they can be free from public or political pressures when they hear cases.

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In what order did the branches of government exercise their power? Options: Legislative, executive, judicial, legislative, Legislative, executive, legislative, judicial, Executive, legislative, executive, judicial, Judicial, executive, legislative, judicial.

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Legislative, executive, legislative, judicial

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How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

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An appellate court reviews another court's decision.

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Which are the only federal court to have juries? Options: U.S. District courts, U.S. Supreme court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. district Courts of Appeals

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U.S. District courts

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The diagram below provides details about the U.S. court system. Which court completed the diagram?

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Supreme Court

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Which of these court decisions is an example of judicial review? Options: The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a state law as unconstitutional., The U.S. Supreme Court decides a dispute in which two states are parties., A trial court finds a defendant not guilty after barring illegally obtained evidence from the trial., The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit interprets an ambiguous phrase in the federal law.

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The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a state law as unconstitutional.

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Which of the following explain how judges get their jobs? Options: They are elected by the people., They are appointed by the President and then after 6 years, are retained (elected) by the people., They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate., They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the House of Representatives.

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They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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What power was given to the Supreme Court in the court case Marbury v. Madison?

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the power of judicial review