Quiz on Early U.S. Judiciary

Who was the third Chief Justice of the United States who shaped the role of the courts?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Marshall

• James Madison

What was one of the first acts of the new administration after the election of 1800?

• Repeal the Judiciary Act of 1800

• Appoint new members to the Federalist Party

• Increase the number of Supreme Court justices

• Pass the Bill of Rights

Match the following writs with their corresponding legal actions.

• To review a lower court's decision

• A writ of certiorari

• To compel a government officer to perform a duty

• A writ of habeas corpus

• To prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction

• A writ of mandamus

• To bring a prisoner before the court

• A writ of prohibition

What did John Marshall declare about the section of the Judiciary Act of 1789 in Marbury v. Madison?

• It was constitutional

• It was null and void

• It was necessary and proper

• It was a temporary measure

One of the critical powers assumed by the Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison was (a)  

• The power to veto legislation
• The power to declare acts of Congre
• The power to appoint judges
• The power to levy taxes

When did the Supreme Court next declare an act of Congress unconstitutional after Marbury v. Madison?

• 1805

• 1820

• 1857

• 1901

What role has the Supreme Court played in the expansion of individual rights, especially in the twentieth century?

• Chief agency for the expansion of individual rights

• Primary legislative body

• Main enforcer of state laws

• Leading economic regulator

The authority of the Supreme Court to strike down laws or actions that are unconstitutional is known as (a)  

• Judicial review
• embargo
• declaration
• nullify

The power of the Supreme Court to say whether a law goes against the Constitution?

• Nullification
• Judicial Review
• Ratification
• Judicial Limits

The Supreme Court can decide whether a law is constitutional or not - what is this practice?

• urbanization

• patriotism

• John Marshall

• judicial review