EOU Review Judicial

Which of the following allows each state to have its own system of courts?

• Congress

• Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• Supreme Court Decisions

12.               Which of the following describes a President’s most important influence over the Supreme Court?

• The confirmation of appointments to the Supreme Court.

• The appointment of justices who share a similar philosophy.

• The ability to limit the courts ability to hear certain cases.

• The ability to set the justices’ salaries.

12.               What term is used to describe the type of jurisdiction that applies to the court that first tries a case?

• Appellate

• Original

• Concurrent

• Restrictive

Haley is filing for divorce. This is _______ law (Criminal or civil)

Makalya is arrested for robery, this is a _______ case (civil or criminal)

What is required of police in order to conduct wiretapping, eavesdropping, and electronic surveillance?

• Habeas Corpus

• Counsel

• A bill of attainder

• .          A warrant

Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have arrested a

suspect in several bank robberies. Before bringing charges against this suspect, the government must first

• provide the court with a written confession.

• select an attorney for the defendant.

• assign a judge to hear the case.

• receive an indictment from a grand jury.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

 

• Felonies are more serious crimes with more severe punishments.

• Misdemeanors cannot be plea bargained and must be tried in court.

• A person accused of a felony cannot use the right to cross-examination.

• D A misdemeanor is a civil offense and a felony is a criminal offense

The Supreme Court ruled that those too poor to afford an attorney can have one appointed by the State. Which Supreme Court case set this precedent.

• Gideon v Wainwright

• Tinker v Des Moines

• Marbury v Madison

• Miranda v Arizona

    A law passed by Congress and signed by the President was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.  Which concept is being highlighted in the actions of the Supreme Court?

• Federalism

• Eminent Domain

• Checks and Balnaces

• Arraignment