Judicial Branch Review

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In what way does the power of judicial review act as a check?

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Courts can declare congressional acts unconstitutional.

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Of the following, what may happen following a guilty verdict in a criminal case? Options: The defendant appeals the case to a higher court., The criminal case becomes a civil case., A U.S. Court of Appeals asks to review the case., The U.S. Supreme Court automatically reviews the case.

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The defendant appeals the case to a higher court.

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The flowchart below depicts the organization of the federal court system. Which court completes the diagram?

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US Circuit Court of Appeals

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The right to be judged by an impartial group of one’s peers refers to?

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A jury

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The main job of the judicial branch is to?

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interpret the laws

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What court case established the power of "judicial review"?

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Marbury vs Madison

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Which of the following statements best describes how the First Amendment affects religion in the United States? Religion cannot be forced religion, The government has an official religion, There can be no religion in the United States, State employees cannot have a religion

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Religion cannot be forced religion

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What does the excerpt from the U.S. Constitution, Amendment IX, signify? “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”

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Even though the Constitution only grants certain rights, other rights shall not be denied.

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Options:
to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen,
to limit the rights of individual citizens,
to inspire the governments of other nations,
to explain the procedure for amending the Constitution

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to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen

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Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Fourth Amendment