GOVT - Units 09/10 - Test Review

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Article III of the U.S. Constitution establishes -

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The Judicial Branch

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If a lower court made a legal error in handling a case, a person can petition the Supreme Court to issue a ______ and provide a ruling.

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Writ of Certiorari

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If the cases raises a significant constitutional issue, a person can petition the Supreme Court to issue a ______ and provide a ruling.

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Writ of Certiorari

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Which of the following guarantees US citizens freedom of religion? 1st Amendment to the US Constitution, 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution, 5th Amendment to the US Constitution, 6th Amendment to the US Constitution, 4th Amendment to the US Constitution

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1st Amendment to the US Constitution

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BEST TITLE = ???
1. Submitting of Briefs
2. Oral Arguments
3. The Conference
4. Writing of Opinions

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Supreme Court Decision Process

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The Supreme Court Case of Marbury v. Madison established what important concept?

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Judicial Review

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When the Supreme Court applies the laws to a specific dispute, it determines what national public policy will be. This shows the Supreme Court is a ---

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Political Institution

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Chief Justice John Marshall from Virginia is credited with - ?

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making the Judicial Branch equal of the other two branches

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A limitation on the power of the Supreme Court is their inability to -

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enforce or monitor compliance with its rulings

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These points BEST support which choice below?
Solve Import Societal Issues
Can Make Controversial Decisions
No Pressure for Re-Election
Options: Judicial Activism, Judicial Restraint, Judicial Impartiality, Judicial Responsibility, Judicial Functions

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Judicial Activism