UNIT 5 Civics Flashcard

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The image diagrams the U.S. Court System. Which completes the diagram?

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Supreme Court

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Which landmark decision established the judicial powers referenced in the headline?

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Marbury v. Madison

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Based on the jury's statement, what type of case has the jury decided? "We, the jury, rule in favor of Mrs. Madison, and order Mr. Washington to pay the sum of twenty thousand dollars, plus attorney fees and court costs...."

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civil

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What is a long term result of judicial review on the government?

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The courts are able to overturn previous court decisions.

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What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

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It established the power of the Court to declare acts of the other two branches unconstitutional.

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According to the United States Constitution, which cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction over? A. violation of state laws, B. disputes between two states, C. violation of local ordinances, D. disputes between two citizens of the same state

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disputes between two states

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How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

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An appellate court reviews another court's decision.

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Which BEST completes the diagram above? Options: A. Landmark Court Decisions, B. Reasons for Colonial Independence, C. Historical Influences of American law, D. Functions of State and Federal Courts

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Historical Influences of American law

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Which completes the diagram? Options: The Judicial Branch, The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch, The Presidential Cabinet

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The Legislative Branch

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Which describes the constitutional principle of checks and balances? Options: A. Congress passed a law to raise the minimum wage. B. The U.S. Supreme Court declared a law unconstitutional. C. A disagreement between two states is settled by the courts. D. The President of the United States appointed a foreign ambassador.

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The U.S. Supreme Court declared a law unconstitutional.