Unit 7 Flashcard 1

Front

The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

Back

jurisdiction

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

The Supreme Court has both __ and __ jurisdiction.

Back

original and appellate

Front

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

Back

president; Senate

Front

What does judicial review mean?

Back

that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and laws unconstitutional

Front

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Supreme Court? New evidence is argued before the Supreme Court, all decisions must be unanimous , Supreme Court decisions can be overruled by the president, an attorney from each side is given 30 minutes to argue his case

Back

an attorney from each side is given 30 minutes to argue his case

Front

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review came from which court case?

Back

Marbury v Madison

Front

How long do justices serve on the Supreme Court?

Back

life

Front

The Rule of 4 states that:

Back

4 or more Justices must agree to hear a case for it to go to the Supreme Court

Front

What is the correct description of the creation of the federal court system?

Back

The Constitution created the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.