Judicial Branch Unit Review

What kind of case does the Supreme Court hear?

• All cases remanded by the lower courts.

• Only cases that involve disputes between states.

• Cases involving significant Constitutional issues.

• They choose their cases by merit using the "Rule of 4"

Which of the following is not a First Amendment right?

• to attend church

• to have a free press

• to peaceably assemble

• to vote in elections

The legal concept established in the case of Marbury v. Madison was

• federal supremacy.

• judicial review.

• executive privilege.

• separation of powers.

Which aspect of the U.S. Constitution applies when a federal court overrides a state law?

• necessary and proper clause

• supremacy clause

• First Amendment

• Preamble

How does the Supreme Court exercise the power of judicial review?

• overturning an amendment

• reversing a lower court ruling

• declaring a law unconstitutional

• confirming an appointment to the Court

Courts apply the rights listed in the Bill of Rights to everyday situations. The Bill of Rights does not list a right to privacy. Since the 1960s judges have decided several of the amendments relate to protecting a right to privacy.

Which excerpt from the Bill of Rights relates most to the right to privacy?

• “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury.”

• “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

• “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.”

• “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.”

What was the controversy in McCulloch vs. Maryland and what important governmental power comes from the ruling?

• National Bank: implied powers

• National Courts: implied powers

• National Post Office: supremacy of the federal government

• National Bank: supremacy of the state governments

Federal Judges (for the most part) serve ___________.

• life terms

• 4 year terms

• 8 year terms

• 2 year terms

To become a Supreme Court Justice you must be:

• Appointed by the President

• Approved by the Senate

• Hold a law degree

• Be 45 years old

The role of the Judicial Branch is to

• make the laws

• interpret and enforce laws

• Carry out the laws

• set community standards