2.9 Legitimacy JB

Which of the following best explains the principle of stare decisis?

• It requires that at least four Supreme Court justices agree to hear a case.

• It encourages presidents to take judicial experience into account when nominating judges.

• It encourages judges to follow precedent when deciding cases.

• It reinforces the philosophy of judicial activism.

• It increases the number of cases judges are required to hear.

A major reason why the majority of Supreme Court justices have had political experience prior to appointment to the Court is that

• justices are expected to act like politicians in their decision-making.

• Presidents seek to place individuals on the Court whose policy views are similar to their own.

• the Senate will refuse to confirm any nominee to the Court who is not familiar with the political process.

• appointment to the Supreme Court is a reward for political party loyalty.

• the Court is expected to defer to the political branches in making its decisions.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

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Sometimes when a U.S. district court receives a case that is similar to an already decided case, they have to rule the same way.

• precedent

• persuasive precedent

• binding precedent

• overturning precedent

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the precedent of separate but equal in which case?

• Smith v. Allwright

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Marbury v. Madison

• Obergefell v. Hodges