Ch. 13 Review

The judicial branch promotes the rule of law by using judicial review to

• evaluate its case performance.

• hold government accountable to the laws.

• revise laws according to evolving standards.

• screen and select potential judges.

Why must the judicial branch be an independent branch of government?

• to enforce laws effectively

• to ensure timely reviews of the Constitution

• to give citizens more access to courts

• to keep judges fair and impartial

The final clause in the Sixth Amendment has been used to justify the provision of which of the following?

• A. grand jury indictments

• B. plaintiff attorneys

• C. plea bargains

• D. public defenders

Many people accused of crimes settle criminal cases through plea bargains to

• A. be sentenced for a lesser crime.

• B. benefit from a jury trial.

• C. deal directly with the judge.

• D. prolong the court case.

Juries are important in part because they enable citizens to

• A. appoint judges.

• B. participate in the court process.

• C. restrict media access to court decisions.

• D. settle cases out of court.

The U.S. Supreme Court Case Hernandez v. Texas protected citizens' rights to

• A. a jury of their peers.

• B. a speedy public trial.

• C. defense counsel.

• D. indictment by a grand jury.

Justices in an appellate court who agree with the ruling opinion but disagree with the reasons for the opinion may

• A. call for additional proceedings.

• B. contribute a concurrent opinion.

• C. prepare a dissenting opinion.

• D. send the case back to the lower court.

A successful appeal will most likely

• align with precedent.

• challenge stare decisis.

• have persuasive witnesses.

• require the admission of new evidence.

Family law, juvenile law, probate law, and traffic law all fall under the jurisdiction of

• federal courts.

• local courts.

• municipal courts.

• state courts.

Which judges may be selected by popular vote, legislative vote, or appointment?

• all federal judges, excluding U.S. Supreme Court justices

• judges at all levels of government

• only federal circuit court judges

• only state court judges