Civics and Economics CE.9 Study Guide

What is the authority to hear a case first called?

Fill in the blank: The United States has a dual court system which consists of _______ and federal courts.

• state courts

• municipal courts

• international courts

• military courts

The power of judicial review allows courts to:

• interpret the constitution and invalidate laws that violate it.

• create new laws and policies.

• enforce laws without interpretation.

• ignore constitutional provisions.

The role of the judicial branch is to:

• interpret laws

• enforce laws

• create laws

• amend laws

In a criminal case, what happens if there is probable cause?

• The suspect is released.

• The suspect is charged.

• The case is dismissed.

• The trial is postponed.

What is a civil case?

In a civil case, who files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation?

• The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation in a civil case.

• The defendant files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation in a civil case.

• The judge files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation in a civil case.

• The jury files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation in a civil case.

Which amendments outline the right to due process of law?

The 5th Amendment prohibits:

• unreasonable searches and seizures

• cruel and unusual punishment

• self-incrimination

• double jeopardy

The role of the Supreme Court in relation to the due process clause is to:

• interpret and enforce the clause

• create new laws related to the clause

• ignore the clause

• amend the clause