Civics Unit 2 Mid-Unit Review

What is the belief that judges should limit their power over legislation?

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Activism

• Judicial Restraint

• Marbury v Madison

Which of the following court cases established Judicial Review?

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Marbury v. Madison

• Bush v. Gore

• New Jersey v. TLO

Which of the following best describes the process by which the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional?

• Veto

• Pocket Veto

• Override

• Judicial Review

Which of the following was the major outcome of the case Marbury v. Madison, 1803?

• The President cannot nominate federal judges.

• The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional

• President Jefferson had to accept the nomination of justice Marbury

• James Madison could no longer serve as Secretary of State

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 9

Which of the following is the term limitation placed upon Supreme Court Justices?

• 2-year term with opportunity for renewal from the Senate

• 4-year term with opportunity for renewal from the Senate

• 6-year term with opportunity for renewal from the Senate

• Lifetime term once confirmed by the Senate

Which of the following best describes the process for becoming a Supreme Court Justice?

• Nominated by the Senate and approved by the House.

• Nominated by the President and approved by the House.

• Nominated by the President and approved by the Senate.

• Nominated by the House and approved by the President.

Which of the following is a court case that would most likely be heard in the Supreme Court?

• An individual citizen is ticketed for speeding on an interstate.

• Someone is charged with armed robbery of a gas station.

• The State of Louisiana disputes the State of Texas.

• The European Union disputes the Commonwealth of Canada.

After a bill is voted on and approved in the originating Chamber, what must happen immediately after to further the life of the bill?

• It is signed or vetoed by the President.

• It is voted on by the other Chamber in Congress.

• It is delivered to the other Chamber in Congress.

• It is debated on in the other Chamber in Congress.

Once a bill is introduced and read in either house of Congress, what is the next step for the bill in the process of becoming a law?

• The bill is voted on the floor of the House or Senate

• The bill is sent to the other house of Congress for approval

• The bill is sent to the President to either sign or veto

• The bill is sent to a standing committee for recommendations