
Judicial Branch Review
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v Madison
led to the weakening of the Federal Government.
established the power of judicial review.
gave the Senate the power to elect judges.
limited the term of appellate court judges
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The most common criteria the Supreme Court uses when considering whether to hear a is if
lower courts have interpreted federal law in several different ways.
the case does not involve changing societal values.
the case involves the impeachment of a government official.
the topic has received extensive media coverage.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to the person who files a lawsuit in a civil case?
Baliiff
Plaintiff
Defendant
friend of the court
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason for judicial independence?
It strengthens checks and balances
It allows for judges to select cases
It works to create equality in court decisions
It permits states courts to challenge federal decisions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In our judicial system, for which of these is the jury responsible?
the burden of proof
the arrest warrant
the arraignment
the verdict
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The principle of stare decisis is most closely related to
a writ of certiorari
judicial activism
states' rights
the concept of precedent
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is meant by the term burden of proof?
the need to examine the reliability of witnesses
the challenge of finding a fair and impartial jury
the innocence of the accused must be proven by the defense
the duty to probe alleged facts in a case with solid evidence
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