Who nominates individuals to be Supreme Court Justices and who approves them?

The President nominates; the Senate approves/confirms

The Chief Justice nominates; the Supreme Court approves.

The House of Representatives nominates; the President approves.

The Attorney General nominates; the Cabinet approves.

The outcome of a Supreme Court decision is determined by a what?

Majority opinion of the justices

Legal briefs submitted by attorneys

Dissenting opinion of the justices

Public opinion polls on the case

What does the judicial philosophy of judicial activism mean?

Judicial activism is a philosophy where judges interpret laws and the Constitution to promote social change and address contemporary issues.

Judicial activism means strictly adhering to the original intent of the Constitution.

Judicial activism is a philosophy that promotes the idea of judicial restraint.

Judicial activism refers to judges making decisions based solely on public opinion.

The Federal Courts include what?

Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, District Courts

The Supreme Court is called the High Court because it is the what?

highest court in the judicial hierarchy

The power to interpret laws, to determine their meaning, and to settle disputes within the society

Judicial review allows the executive branch to create laws.

Judicial review is the process of electing judges.

Judicial review is a method for citizens to propose new laws.

A precedent is a legal decision that serves as an example for future cases.

A precedent is a suggestion made by a lawyer.

A precedent is a law that is always followed.

A precedent is a type of legal document.

What is jurisdiction?

Jurisdiction is the legal authority of a court to hear and decide cases.

Jurisdiction is the set of laws that govern a country.

Jurisdiction is the process of appealing a court's decision.

Jurisdiction refers to the geographical area a court covers.

What is a criminal case?

A criminal case is a legal proceeding against an individual or entity accused of a crime.

A criminal case is a type of civil lawsuit.

A criminal case is a negotiation between two parties.

A criminal case is a process for settling business disputes.

What is a civil case?

A civil case is a legal dispute between parties regarding non-criminal matters.

A civil case is a dispute handled exclusively by a jury.

A civil case is a type of trial for serious crimes.

A civil case involves criminal charges against an individual.

What court would you go to if you lived in Washington DC?

Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Supreme Court of the United States

Where would you go if you didn't pay your Federal taxes?

You would be sent to a financial advisor.

You would receive a tax refund.

The Supreme Court can hear cases on original jurisdiction if a case involves?

Cases involving ambassadors or two or more states

Cases involving private individuals

Cases involving local government disputes

Cases involving criminal offenses

legal term referring to an order by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court

A type of legal document for filing bankruptcy

A formal complaint against a judge

Judicial restraint is?

philosophy in which judge air to limit their power by interpreting laws and the Constitution with the previous judge even if they don't agree with

a philosophy promoting extensive judicial activism

a principle encouraging judges to create new laws

a doctrine supporting unlimited judicial review

What does the Federal District Court do?

The Federal District Court hears cases involving federal law.

The Federal District Court only hears state law cases.

The Federal District Court is responsible for making laws.

The Federal District Court handles international treaties.

What is dissenting opinion?

A dissenting opinion is a judge's disagreement with the majority opinion in a court ruling.

A dissenting opinion is a judge's agreement with the majority opinion.

A dissenting opinion is a summary of the court's ruling.

A dissenting opinion is a legal term for a unanimous decision.

What is Appeal in court cases?

An appeal is a request to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.

An appeal is a request to the jury to reconsider their verdict.

An appeal is a type of evidence presented in court.

An appeal is a final decision made by a court.

What are the special courts in the government?

Family courts, tax courts, military courts, and juvenile courts.

What is State Superior Court?

A court of general jurisdiction in many U.S. states that handles serious criminal and civil cases.

A federal court that deals with immigration cases.

A court that only handles traffic violations.

A small claims court for minor disputes.

Concurrent Jurisdiction is what?

Concurrent jurisdiction is the authority of multiple courts to hear the same case.

Concurrent jurisdiction is when only one court can hear a case.

Concurrent jurisdiction is the ability of courts to hear cases in different countries.

Concurrent jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to make laws.

What is an oral argument?

An oral argument is a spoken presentation by lawyers to a court.

A summary of evidence presented in court.

A written document submitted to the court.

A type of legal brief filed before a trial.

What is the US Court of Federal Claims?

The US Court of Federal Claims is a federal court that hears monetary claims against the United States government.

A federal court that hears appeals from local courts.

A state court that resolves family law disputes.

A court that handles criminal cases against individuals.

What is the US Court of International Trade?

The US Court of International Trade is a federal court that handles cases related to international trade and customs.

A court that only handles cases related to immigration.

A state court that deals with local trade disputes.

A federal court that focuses on criminal cases involving international defendants.

What is exclusive jurisdiction mean?

Exclusive jurisdiction means that only one court has the authority to hear a specific type of case.

Exclusive jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to hear any type of case.

Exclusive jurisdiction means a court can only hear criminal cases.

Exclusive jurisdiction allows multiple courts to hear the same case.

Government Test Quiz

44 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government interprets laws and government polices?

Judicial branch

Executive branch

Legislative branch

Administrative branch

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current number of Supreme Court justices?

13

9

11

7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The person that is the head of the Supreme Court is the?

Judicial Chief

Chief Justice

Court President

Supreme Leader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following requirements are needed in order to be a Supreme Court justice?

Elected by the public

Appointed by the Chief Justice

Must have served as a governor

Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. No requirement to hold the position

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which opinion is known as the "Opinion of the Court"?

A dissenting opinion from a justice.

The official statement of the Supreme Court's decision.

A summary of the case facts.

The opinion of a lower court.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justic?

Ten-year term

Lifetime appointment

Life tenure

Four-year term

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The means by which the Supreme Court has the authority to rule on the Constitutionality of federal and state laws is called?

Judicial Review

Executive Oversight

Legislative Review

Constitutional Authority

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Government Test

Which branch of government interprets laws and government polices?

What is the current number of Supreme Court justices?

The person that is the head of the Supreme Court is the?

Which of the following requirements are needed in order to be a Supreme Court justice?

Which opinion is known as the "Opinion of the Court"?

What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justic?

The means by which the Supreme Court has the authority to rule on the Constitutionality of federal and state laws is called?

Who nominates individuals to be Supreme Court Justices and who approves them?

What case established judicial review?

The outcome of a Supreme Court decision is determined by a what?

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