Unit 6 Judicial Branch Test

Which court always hears a case first?

• the court with state jurisdiction

• the court with original jurisdiction

• the court with federal jurisdiction

• the court with appellate jurisdiction

Why might someone appeal a case?

• because they want to settle the case out of court

• because they want a trial by jury

• because they want to move a case from federal to state courts

• because they believe there is a legal mistake in the ruling

Which of the choices below is an example of checks and balances in American government?

• amicus curiae

• writ of certiorari

• common law

• judicial review

Which statements accurately describe differences between Supreme Court justices and the top-level officials of other branches of government?

Select 2 answers

• Supreme Court justices may not be removed from office, while presidents and members of Congress may be impeached or voted out of office.

• Supreme Court justices must have experience in state government, while other branches' official positions do not have this requirement. 

• Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president, while presidents and members of Congress are elected.

• Supreme Court justices keep their positions for life, while presidents and members of Congress serve one term at a time.

Which action shows a court following precedent?

• considering whether the case is a matter of state or federal law

• reversing the decision of a lower court

• applying the literal meaning of the Constitution

• looking for a similar past case to guide a decision

Match the interpretation method to the philosophy it is most related to.

Strict Constructionism:​ (a)  

• Judicial Restraint
• Judicial Activism

Match the interpretation method to the philosophy it is most related to.

Loose Constructionism:​ (a)  

• Judicial Restraint
• Judicial Activism

Why are Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education considered landmark Supreme Court cases?

• They both had major effects on American society.

• They both provided answers to questions the court had not considered before.

• They were both decided by a unanimous decision from the justices.

• They both expanded the power of the courts.

Which is the best title for the list below?

Title:_____

• - faster

• - less expensive

• - brings a conclusion both parties agree to

• Advantages of a Bench Trial

• Advantages of an Out-of-Court Settlement

• Advantages of a Jury Trial

• Advantages of Pleading Guilty

If someone is not aware of their Miranda rights, what are they more likely to do?

• reveal their own guilt

• have a bench trial

• hire an attorney

• answer a court summons