Branches of Government Final

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Who has the power to confirm the nomination of a Supreme Court Justice after the president has nominated them?

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The Senate

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What is the maximum term limit for a Supreme Court Justice?

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For the rest of their life.

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What is the lowest level federal court?

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U.S. District Courts

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The Supreme Court of the United States is mainly an appellate court, meaning

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it hears a case after another court has ruled on that case.

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Which court would have original jurisdiction if Texas was suing New Mexico over a water rights dispute?

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United States Supreme Court

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Who is responsible for reviewing the constitutionality of a law?

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the Supreme Court

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Which Supreme Court decision established the principle of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison: the court has the power to declare a law unconstitutional

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Which type of Supreme Court opinion represents the view of more than four of the justices?

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Majority opinion

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What is the most common way for a case to reach the Supreme Court? Options: Through a direct appeal, By a writ of certiorari, Through a petition for review, By a writ of habeas corpus

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By a writ of certiorari

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What is the minimum number of justices that must agree for a decision to be made in the Supreme Court?

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Five justices