Chapter 6 Review: The Judicial Branch

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When making an appointment to the Supreme Court, presidents tend to choose judges from their own political party.

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tend to choose judges from their own political party

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The majority opinion, issued by the Supreme Court as the final decision of a case, becomes the standard or guide that will be followed in deciding similar cases in the future. This standard or guide is known as a

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precedent

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The judicial philosophy that advocates the courts' active role in policymaking is called

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judicial activism

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Which part of the US Constitution outlines judicial power? Options: Article I, Bill of Rights, Article II, Article III

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Article III

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What did the Supreme Court rule in Marbury v. Madison?

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An act of Congress was unconstitutional

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What is judicial review?

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The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and acts unconstitutional.

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How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?

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For their life or until they retire

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If someone feels that their trial was not fair or was handled wrong, what is the next step they can take in the judicial process?

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They can appeal to a higher court.

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Which order do the courts go in? District Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, Supreme Court, Supreme Court, District Court, Court of Appeals

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District Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court

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What is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

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Original jurisdiction refers to a court where a case is first heard; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case being heard after it was tried in a lower court.