Judicial Branch Review

Why is Marbury v Madison important?

• It established judicial review

• It allowed the government to take property

• It created the FDA

• It wasn't

How does jurisdiction affect court cases?

• It determines whether there will be a jury or not

• It determines which court will hear a case

• It determines how long the sentence will be

• It allows the defendant to shop for a judge

What kind of cases are tried in civil court?

• Cases concerning federal crimes

• Cases about families

• Cases between individuals, businesses, or states

• Cases less than $500

Why is Mapp v Ohio important?

• It allowed the police to serve no-knock warrants

• It granted the states the right to tax

• It invalidated the 1st amendment

• Police must have a search warrant to adhere to the 4th amendment

What was the outcome of Texas v Johnson?

• It allowed Texas to become its own country

• It said that burning the flag is speech protected by the 1st amendment

• It made it illegal to say bad things about Texas beef

• It got Jimmy Johnson fired from the Dallas Cowboys

What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

• To carry out the duties of Article 1 of the US Constitution, creating the laws

• To carry out the duties of Article 2 of the US Constitution, enforcing the laws

• To carry out the duties of Article 3 of the US Constitution, interpreting the laws

• To carry out the duties of the 3rd amendment of the US Constitution, quartering soldiers

Why is Grutter v Bollinger important?

• It said that affirmative action education policies do not violate the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment

• It said that the 2nd amendment was an individual, not a corporate, right

• It allowed naturalized citizens to run for President

• It outlawed soft drinks over 64 ounces.

What is the Supreme Court confirmation process?

• President announces nominee, FBI background check, Senate confirmation hearing, Senate vote

• FBI background check, President announces nominee, Senate confirmation hearing, Senate vote

• Senate vote. FBI background check, President announces nominee, Senate confirmation hearing

• Senate confirmation hearing, Senate vote. FBI background check, President announces nominee

What previous Supreme Court case did Brown v Board of Education overturn?

• McCulloch v Maryland

• United States v Korematsu

• Texas v Hernandez

• Plessy v Ferguson

What was the significance of Brown v Board of education?

• It made taxes illegal

• It said the separate but equal decision of Plessy v Ferguson was a violation of the 14th amendment

• It made the 4th of July a national holiday

• It allowed the District of Columbia to elect congressional representatives