When does the Supreme Court hold original jurisdiction?

In cases involving ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls.

What is a Writ of Certiorari?

A court order to review a lower court's decision

What is the Rule of Four?

A principle that requires four justices to agree to grant a writ of certiorari

What is Judicial Review?

A process by which legislative and executive actions are reviewed by the judiciary.

Which of the following are the 5 Civil Liberties listed in the 1st Amendment? Options: Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition; Right to Bear Arms, Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, and Assembly; Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Right to Privacy; Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Due Process

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition

What is the definition of a Civil Right? Give an example.

A fundamental right guaranteed to all citizens, such as freedom of speech.

What is Common Law? Use the term “court precedent” in your answer.

A legal system where court precedent is a primary source of law.

What is Judicial Restraint?

A philosophy of limiting the powers of judges to strike down a law

What is Judicial Activism?

A philosophy of judicial decision-making whereby judges allow their personal views about public policy to guide their decisions.

What do Loving v. Virginia (1967) and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) have in common?

Both cases addressed the issue of marriage equality.

What was the outcome of the court case Texas v. Johnson (1989)?

The Supreme Court ruled that flag burning is protected speech under the First Amendment.

What did the Supreme Court rule in McDonald v. Chicago (2010)?

The Second Amendment applies to state and local governments.

What ended due to Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

Racial segregation in public schools

What Amendments are considered the “Voting Rights Amendments?”

15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments

What specific rights are recited before interrogation due to the Miranda v. Arizona (1966) court case?

Right to remain silent, right to an attorney, anything said can be used in court

Many people believe the 6th Amendment is unfair because: It guarantees a speedy trial, which may not allow enough time for preparation.

It guarantees a speedy trial, which may not allow enough time for preparation.

What is a property crime? Give 2 examples.

A crime involving the theft or destruction of someone else's property, such as burglary or vandalism.

What is a plea bargain?

An agreement in a criminal case where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge.

What was upheld in Gregg v. Georgia (1976)?

The constitutionality of the death penalty

How is sentencing different in civil and criminal cases?

Sentencing in civil cases involves monetary compensation, while in criminal cases it involves imprisonment.

What is one way the judicial branch checks the power of the executive branch?

By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

Judicial Power and the Supreme Court Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Judicial power gives courts the ability to…

Back

interpret laws

2.

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Article III of the Constitution created…

Back

the Judicial Branch

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Article III states that States and Congress can create…

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judicial tribunals

4.

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Article III states that Supreme Court justices serve for…

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Life tenure

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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After the President nominates a new Justice, they must receive _______________ from the Senate.

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confirmation

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

Back

9

7.

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Why are there this many Justices?

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To maintain a balance of power

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