Judicial Review Quiz

What is judicial review?

• The power of the court to review lower court decisions

• The power of the court to examine and invalidate actions by the legislative and executive branches

• The ability of the court to appoint judges

• The power of Congress to review judicial decisions

Which of the following is not typically a subject of judicial review?

• Congressional laws

• Executive orders

• State laws and actions

• Lower court rulings

Why does the Supreme Court rarely strike down congressional laws?

• The Court believes all laws are perfect

• Frequent invalidation would harm the Court’s reputation for impartiality

• The Court lacks the power to review laws

• Congress has final say over legal decisions

What is the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution?

• It gives the President power over all laws

• It ensures federal laws override state laws when in conflict

• It limits the powers of the federal government

• It allows states to create their own courts

In Marbury v. Madison, what power did the Supreme Court grant itself?

• The power to create new laws

• The power to veto presidential decisions

• The power to review and declare laws unconstitutional

• The power to rule over state laws only

What was the central issue in the Marbury v. Madison case?

• Marbury’s refusal to deliver a letter

• James Madison’s refusal to deliver Marbury’s judicial commission

• Marbury’s right to run for President

• Madison’s decision to change the Constitution

What is the principle of stare decisis?

• The power of the President to veto laws

• The practice of following precedents in legal decisions

• The ability of Congress to override judicial decisions

• The power of state courts to make decisions

Which case established the Miranda rights, such as the right to remain silent?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Brown v. Board of Education

What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

• Marbury was denied the position he had been appointed to

• Marbury was granted the position but with conditions

• The Supreme Court ruled it had the power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The Supreme Court found the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional but upheld Marbury’s appointment

Why does the Court often defer to the President on matters of national security?

• The President has the most legal authority

• The President’s expertise is unmatched in security matters

• Judicial review is not allowed in security matters

• The Court has no power in national security cases