Judicial Concepts and Principles
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Social Studies
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10th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Stare Decisis' refer to in the judicial context?
A court's refusal to hear a case
The principle of letting a decision stand
A decision to overturn a previous ruling
A new law being enacted
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are considered 'Amicus Curiae' in court proceedings?
Prosecutors
Judges
Friends of the court
Defendants
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a 'Writ of Certiorari'?
To dismiss a case
To appoint a new judge
To enforce a court's decision
To request a lower court to send records for review
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many justices must agree to hear a case under the 'Rule of Four'?
Five
Four
Two
Three
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Judicial Restraint' emphasize?
Ignoring past rulings
Creating new laws
Active correction of injustices
Relying on precedent for decisions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which case is an example of 'Judicial Activism'?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'Doctrine of Original Intent' focus on?
The opinions of current justices
The framers' intentions when drafting the Constitution
The impact of laws on society
Modern interpretations of the law
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