Judicial Review Flashcard

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What is the highest court in the United States?

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U.S. Supreme Court

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What is the purpose of checks and balances in the government?

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To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

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Which landmark Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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Who wrote the Federalist No. 78?

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Alexander Hamilton

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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the system of checks and balances?

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To interpret the Constitution and ensure laws and actions are in line with it.

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What is the main argument presented in Federalist No. 78?

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The main argument is that the judiciary branch is the least dangerous branch of government.

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What was the outcome of the Bakke v. California (1978) case?

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Affirmative action was ruled constitutional, but racial quotas were not.

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Select the option that shows the correct order of the Federal Courts from the highest court to the lowest court: 1. Supreme Court, 2. Circuit Court, 3. District Court

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Supreme Court, Circuit Court, District Court

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True or False: Once U.S. Supreme Court Justices are appointed, they serve for life or until they resign.

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True

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How many Supreme Court Justice seats are there?

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9