CL3.2 - The Court in Action

What is the term for courts establishing policy and considering the broad effects of their decisions on society?

• Judicial activism

• Judicial restraint

• Separate but equal

• Executive privilege

Which court ruling declared that 'negros' could not be citizens and that slaves were property?

• Roe v. Wade

• Planned Parenthood v. Casey

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Korematsu v. U.S.

Which court case dealt with the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

• Roe v. Wade

• Planned Parenthood v. Casey

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Korematsu v. U.S.

Which branch of government appoints federal judges?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Who can confirm or reject the appointment of judges?

• President

• House of Representaties

• Senate

• Justice Department

What term refers to the power of the Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of a law of whether the law contradicts the Constitution or not?

• judicial restraint

• judicial activism

• judicial precedent

• judicial review