Unit II The Judicial Branch

AIM: How do the differing interpretations of judicial review impact the political discussion of the Supreme Court’s power?

• They lead to a unified political stance on the Supreme Court's power.

• They create varying political opinions on the extent of the Supreme Court's power.

• They have no impact on the political discussion of the Supreme Court's power.

• They simplify the political discussion regarding the Supreme Court's power.

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. __ encourages judges to adhere closely to laws and precedents.

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Activism

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Independence

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The power to hear a case for the first time is known as __.

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. __ discusses the importance of an independent judiciary.

• Federalist 78

• Federalist 10

• Federalist 51

• Federalist 85

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. __ is the principle that allows courts to declare a legislative or executive act as unconstitutional.

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Activism

• Judicial Independence

Which of the following best describes the concept of judicial activism?

• Judges interpret the Constitution to reflect contemporary values.

• Judges avoid making decisions that could be seen as creating new law.

• Judges strictly adhere to the text of the law.

• Judges focus solely on the original intent of the framers.

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts is known as __.

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The concept of __ involves judges making rulings based on personal or political considerations rather than existing law.

• Judicial Activism

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Independence

Which of the following is a key feature of judicial restraint?

• Judges frequently overturn precedents.

• Judges actively shape policy through their rulings.

• Judges interpret laws based on personal beliefs.

• Judges defer to the decisions of the legislative and executive branches.

Which of the following best describes the principle of stare decisis?

• Courts should interpret laws based on personal beliefs.

• Courts should create new laws based on current societal needs.

• Courts should prioritize the opinions of the legislative branch.

• Courts should adhere to previous decisions to ensure legal consistency.