Cv.07.0 test review 2023

According to Marbury v. Madison, "The question, whether an act, repugnant to the constitution, can become the law of the land, is a question deeply interesting to the United States . . ."    How did this Supreme Court case impact the government of the United States?

• The case expanded the power of the Supreme Court by establishing the principle of judicial review.

• The case limited the power of the legislative branch by requiring prior approval for passing bills.

• The case limited the power of the executive branch by restricting the types of executive departments.

• The case expanded the power of the Federal Reserve by supporting the responsibility of regulating the economy

"The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case U.S. v. Nixon (1974) began when, through a court order, a federal prosecutor called on President Nixon to release certain recordings dealing with a criminal investigation. However, the president, citing the principle of ""executive privilege,"" argued that responding to such a court order would interfere with his ability to fulfill his role as chief executive. Both parties appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ordered the release of the recordings.  Which statement best describes the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Nixon?"

• It limited or redefined the use of executive privilege.

• It abolished the use of executive privilege.

• It increased the U.S. Supreme Court's power to review laws.

• It decreased the U.S. Supreme Court's power to hear appeals.

Which legal dispute would be handled by the federal court system?

• A man is charged with speeding in a national park.

• A married couple is requesting a divorce.

• A juvenile is being charged with a curfew violation.

• A woman is suing for damage to her car caused by a state employee.

How are trial and appellate courts different?

• Trial courts must persuade a citizen jury.

• Trial courts introduce appeals.

• Appellate courts present evidence.

• Appellate courts must sway a citizen panel.

"Soldiers Accused of Stealing From Base""  Which court would hear this case?"

• a military court

• a civil court

• a criminal court

• a constitutional court

Which phrase best explains criminal law jurisdiction?

• the authority of a court to try an individual accused of violating a penal law

• the authority of a court to try a case based on the constitutionality of a law

• the authority of a court to try an individual or government for failing to carry out a legal obligation

• the authority of a court to try cases involving military personnel or civilians in cases related to martial law

"In a civil appellate court case, a decision is made by the court that certain evidence should have been admitted in the original trial. The appeals court orders a retrial of the case.  What difference between trial and appeals courts is being demonstrated here?"

• Appeals courts determine legal errors in trial cases.

• Trial courts only handle criminal cases.

• Appellate courts only handle civil cases.

• Trial courts present new findings to appealed cases.

"Marbury v. Madison (1803): ""It is . . . the . . . duty of the Judicial Department [the judicial branch] to say what the law is. . . . If two laws conflict with each other, the Courts must decide on the operation of each.""  Which practice became commonly accepted as a result of this Supreme Court decision?"

• the interpretation of the constitutionality of laws

• the supremacy of federal laws over state laws

• the establishment of new courts at the state level

• the expansion of individual rights by the federal courts

Which statement best describes the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) on American society?

• It established the legal separation of races in the United States

• It prohibited slavery in the United States.

• It gave African Americans the right to vote.

• It ended unfair treatment of African Americans in society.

Which Supreme Court decision overturned the Court′s earlier ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Gideon v. Wainwright