Unit II The Judicial Branch

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AIM: How do the differing interpretations of judicial review impact the political discussion of the Supreme Court’s power?

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They create varying political opinions on the extent of the Supreme Court's power.

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Fill in the blank: __ encourages judges to adhere closely to laws and precedents.

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Judicial Restraint

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Fill in the blank: The power to hear a case for the first time is known as __.

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Original Jurisdiction

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Fill in the blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. __ discusses the importance of an independent judiciary.

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Federalist 78

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__ is the principle that allows courts to declare a legislative or executive act as unconstitutional.

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Judicial Review

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Which of the following best describes the concept of judicial activism? Options: Judges interpret the Constitution to reflect contemporary values., Judges avoid making decisions that could be seen as creating new law., Judges strictly adhere to the text of the law., Judges focus solely on the original intent of the framers.

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Judges interpret the Constitution to reflect contemporary values.

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Fill in the blank: The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts is known as __.

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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Fill in the blank: The concept of __ involves judges making rulings based on personal or political considerations rather than existing law.

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Judicial Activism

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Which of the following is a key feature of judicial restraint? Judges frequently overturn precedents. Judges actively shape policy through their rulings. Judges interpret laws based on personal beliefs. Judges defer to the decisions of the legislative and executive branches.

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Judges defer to the decisions of the legislative and executive branches.

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Which of the following best describes the principle of stare decisis?

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Courts should adhere to previous decisions to ensure legal consistency.