Ch. 13 Review

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The judicial branch promotes the rule of law by using judicial review to

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hold government accountable to the laws.

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Why must the judicial branch be an independent branch of government?

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to keep judges fair and impartial

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The final clause in the Sixth Amendment has been used to justify the provision of which of the following? A. grand jury indictments, B. plaintiff attorneys, C. plea bargains, D. public defenders

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public defenders

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Many people accused of crimes settle criminal cases through plea bargains to

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be sentenced for a lesser crime.

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Juries are important in part because they enable citizens to

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participate in the court process.

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The U.S. Supreme Court Case Hernandez v. Texas protected citizens' rights to

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a jury of their peers.

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Justices in an appellate court who agree with the ruling opinion but disagree with the reasons for the opinion may

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contribute a concurrent opinion.

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A successful appeal will most likely

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align with precedent.

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Family law, juvenile law, probate law, and traffic law all fall under the jurisdiction of

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state courts.

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Which judges may be selected by popular vote, legislative vote, or appointment?

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judges at all levels of government