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This case established the policy of judicial review.

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Marbury vs. Madison

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The power of judicial review means that the Supreme Court can ...

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declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional.

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Which situation would likely lead to a civil case? Options: A person robs another person at gunpoint, A person is caught breaking into a house, A person breaks their leg at a friends house, A person fails to stop at a red light

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A person breaks their leg at a friends house

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Which of the following sequences is correct? Appellate Court, Supreme Court, District Court, Court of Appeals, District Court, Supreme Court, District Court, Appellate Court, Supreme Court, Supreme Court, Appellate Court, District Court

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District Court, Appellate Court, Supreme Court

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When a petitioner asks the Supreme Court to issue a writ of certiorari, it is requesting...

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an order to the lower court to send the case to the supreme court so that it can review the case

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How many justices serve on Supreme Court?

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9

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How are Supreme Court justices selected? Options: Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President, by an election, Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate, Congress selects them

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Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate

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The Supreme Court hears what type of law? Options: Constitutional, Civil, Criminal, Military

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Constitutional

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The Supreme Court is an appellate court.  An appellate court ____________ cases.

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reviews the decision made by a  lower court

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Which part of the US Constitution outlines judicial power? Options: First Amendment, Bill of Rights, Preamble, Article III

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Article III