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WorksheetsChapter 8
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A type of law that pertains to a behavior specified code (violation)
a)
Civil law
b)
Criminal law
c)
Statutory law
d)
Constitutional law
2.
A type of law pertaining to rules made by legislatures
a)
Constitutional law
b)
Civil law
c)
Criminal law
d)
Statutory law
3.
The power of a court to overturn government action due to unconstitutionality
a)
Judicial review
b)
Appellate jurisdiction
c)
Original jurisdiction
d)
Criminal law
4.
The belief that Constitution should be interpreted according to the intent of the authors
a)
Civil rights
b)
Civil liberties
c)
Original intent
d)
Living constitution
5.
The belief that the constitution should be interpreted to reflect contemporary times
a)
Civil liberties
b)
Founding fathers
c)
Original intent
d)
Living constitution
6.
Principles set in a previous case which judges use to decide a current case
a)
Justice
b)
Precedent
c)
Magistrate
d)
Standing
7.
The practice of a U.S. President consulting with Senators to fill lower court vacancies
a)
Senatorial courtesy
b)
Confirming judges
c)
Senate committee
d)
Nominating judges
8.
Thurgood Marshall
a)
Replaced by Clarence Thomas
b)
Was first non-white justice
c)
Appointed in 1967
d)
All of the above
9.
An opinion that disagrees with the winning side of a Supreme Court case
a)
Decision making
b)
Dissenting opinion
c)
Concurring opinion
d)
Interest group litigation
10.
Have many Native Americans have served as a U.S. Justice
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
None of the above
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