Judicial Branch FINAL EXAM Review

What did Article III of the Constitution establish?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Government

Who has the power to nominate all Federal Judges?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

Which body has the power to confirm all Federal Judges?

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

What is the belief of those who support judicial activism?

• The law should not change

• Policies should be made by interpreting the Constitution according to modern day society

• Judges should strictly follow the original text of the Constitution

• Policies should be made by the legislative branch only

What type of court system does the United States have, given that we have both state AND federal courts.

• Dual court system

• Single court system

• Triple court system

• Independent court system

What type of jurisdiction allows a state or federal court to hear a case?

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

What principle was established by the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

• Judicial Activism

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Appointment

What does a dissenting opinion in the Supreme Court signify?

• Agreement with the majority

• Disagreement with the majority

• A neutral stance

• A concurring opinion

Who is responsible for appointing Supreme Court Justices?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Chief Justice

Which branch of the U.S. Government can create "inferior" courts?

• The Executive Branch (President)

• The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

• The Legislative Branch (Congress)

• State Governments (ex. PA Supreme Court)