Judicial Branch Questions

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How does the Constitution protect the power of the Judicial Branch?

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By establishing the Supreme Court and lower courts

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Which of the following is a way that the power of the Judicial Branch is checked by the Legislative and/or Executive Branch? Options: The President can veto Supreme Court decisions., Congress can impeach and remove judges., The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional., Judges can be appointed for life without any checks.

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Congress can impeach and remove judges.

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What is the difference between Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint?

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Judicial Activism involves judges making decisions based on personal views or considerations, while Judicial Restraint emphasizes sticking to the letter of the law and precedent.

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What happens during the appeals process? How does a case end up in the Supreme Court?

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A case can be appealed to higher courts, eventually reaching the Supreme Court if accepted.

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What is the difference between a trial court and a court of appeals?

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A trial court hears cases for the first time, while a court of appeals reviews decisions made by trial courts.

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Which of the following Supreme Court cases was impactful due to its decision on school desegregation? Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, Miranda v. Arizona, Bush v. Gore

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Which court is created by the United States Constitution?

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Supreme Court

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What is the function of the Judiciary branch?

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interpret/ evaluate the law

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Which among the statements below is FALSE:
The Judicial branch is made up of Supreme Court and lower courts.
It decides on the cases or complaints submitted in the court.
The Judiciary branch is composed of two chambers namely Senate and Congress.

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The Judiciary branch is composed of two chambers namely Senate and Congress.

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The Court of Appeals can___________________________________.

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modify, affirm, revise, review, reverse the decisions of the lower court.