American Gov Ch 18, 19, 20

The "Rule of Four" concerns

• how the Supreme Court makes its decision in a case

• how the Chief     Justice is chosen.

• who decides which justice will write a majority opinion.

• how the Supreme Court decides which cases it will hear.

Which of the following is a definition of the term redress?

• an appeal of a decision.

• a document requesting the relocation of a trial.

• the satisfaction of a claim.

• exclusive jurisdiction

The Supreme Court’s practice of judicial review can be re-stated as

• deciding the constitutionality of an act of government.

• reviewing military court of appeal briefs.

• a writ of certiorari.

• a concurring opinion.

Roughly _________ cases are appealed to the Supreme Court each year.

• 600

• 1000

• 8000

• 12000

Judges of the constitutional courts are appointed

• for 15 year terms.

• for life

• by the Supreme Court

• for 10 year terms

The majority of the cases heard in the US each year are heard in:

• district courts

• State courts

• appellate courts

• constitutional courts

Public demonstrations are protected by the right of assembly.

• True

• False

The Due Process Clause allows states to deny citizens certain basis rights.

• True

• False

The Establishment Clause prohibits Congress from mandating a state religion.

• True

• False

Wearing arm bands and burning flags are examples of prior restraint.

• True

• False