FAC Study Guide

What are 'Expressed powers' and why are they significant? Provide an example.

• Expressed powers are specific powers granted to the government by the Constitution, such as the power to regulate commerce.

• Expressed powers are powers that are assumed to exist due to their necessity in implementing the Constitution.

• Expressed powers are the powers that are exclusively reserved for the state governments.

• Expressed powers are the powers that are shared between the federal and state governments.

How do 'Implied Powers' support the functioning of the government?

• They allow the government to perform actions not explicitly stated in the Constitution, providing necessary flexibility.

• They ensure all government actions are explicitly listed in the Constitution, providing transparency.

• They focus on international agreements, enhancing diplomatic relations.

• They emphasize state sovereignty, maintaining a balance of power.

The 'Supremacy Clause' is important because it establishes that the Constitution and federal laws take precedence over state laws. Which of the following is an example of the Supremacy Clause in action?

• A state law conflicting with a federal law is deemed invalid.

• A state governor vetoes a federal law.

• A state court ruling is upheld over a federal court ruling.

• A state constitution is amended to override the U.S. Constitution.

Nora is studying law and comes across the term 'Original Jurisdiction'. She wants to understand its importance. Can you help her by identifying what 'Original Jurisdiction' means?

• The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.

• The power of a higher court to review decisions of lower courts.

• The ability of a court to interpret laws and apply them to specific cases.

• The jurisdiction of a court to hear appeals from lower courts.

Article III: How does the principle of 'Stare decisis' influence judicial decisions?

• It ensures that courts follow established precedents in similar cases.

• It allows judges to create new laws based on personal beliefs.

• It mandates that all legal documents be interpreted in plain language.

• It requires courts to disregard previous decisions in new cases.

During a school debate, Aria argued for 'Judicial Restraint'. What does this term mean and why is it important?

• A philosophy of limiting the powers of judges to strike down a law

• An approach where judges make bold policy decisions

• A method of interpreting the Constitution in a flexible manner

• A strategy to expand judicial powers

Which document had a stronger central government, the Articles of Confederation or the US Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

Gideon v. Wainwright established which precedent?

• The right to call witnesses

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to an attorney

• The right to be protected from unreasonable search and seizure

Roe v. Wade is related to which Amendment or article?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

Which Supreme Court case expanded the interpretation of the 'Commerce Clause'?

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Wickard v. Filburn

• Roe v. Wade

• Miranda v. Arizona