
AP Gov - Federal Courts
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch of Government?
Back
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did Hamilton mean when he made the following statement?
“Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation.” —Alexander Hamilton
Back
For laws to be effective, there must be courts to interpret them consistently.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the Constitution provide for two separate court systems?
Back
to maintain a balance of power between the Federal Government and the States
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?
Back
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.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How are federal judges selected?
Back
The person is named to the bench by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a possible avenue through which some cases have reached the Supreme Court?
Back
The Court issues a writ of certiorari instructing a lower court to send it a case to review.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Judicial review is _____________________.
Back
the courts ability to determine if laws are constitutional.
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