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WorksheetsAP Judicial Branch
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which part of the Constituion sets forth the foundation for powers of the judicial branch?
Federalist No. 78
Bill of Rights
Article III of the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
What is the legal doctrine under which courts follow legal precedents when deciding cases with similar facts?
Habeas corpus
Ad hoc
Ex post facto
Stare decisis
What has led to the Supreme Court’s establishing new or rejecting existing precedents?
Presidential appointments
Political debate
Stare decisis
Life tenure for justices
What allows the court to function independent of the current political climate?
Life tenure for justices
Stare decisis
Presidential appointments
Judicial activism
Which political discussion about the Supreme Court’s power is illustrated by differing interpretations of judicial review?
Judicial restraint
Judicial independence
Judicial activism
Judicial review
What represents restrictions on the Supreme Court?
Stare decisis
Judicial activism
Presidential appointments
Congressional legislation
What is the purpose of judicial restraint in the context of judicial review?
To overturn current Constitutional and case precedent
To delay implementation of a Supreme Court decision
To constrain judicial review to decisions adhering to current Constitutional and case precedent
To invalidate legislative or executive acts
Which action represents a restriction on the Supreme Court by the president and states?
Delaying implementation of a Supreme Court decision
Ratification of a Constitutional amendment
Congressional legislation
Judicial appointments and confirmations
What can be enacted to limit the cases the Supreme Court can hear on appeal by removing the court’s jurisdiction over a case?
Ratification of a Constitutional amendment
Enacting legislation
Congressional legislation
Judicial appointments and confirmations
What represents a restriction on the Supreme Court by Congressional legislation?
Ratification of a Constitutional amendment
Modifying the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions
Judicial appointments and confirmations
Delaying implementation of a Supreme Court decision
What represents a restriction on the Supreme Court by ratification of a Constitutional amendment?
Delaying implementation of a Supreme Court decision
Modifying the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions
Judicial appointments and confirmations
Congressional legislation
What represents a restriction on the Supreme Court by judicial appointments and confirmations?
Modifying the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions
Delaying implementation of a Supreme Court decision
Ratification of a Constitutional amendment
Congressional legislation
What represents a restriction on the Supreme Court by the president and states delaying implementation of a Supreme Court decision?
Ratification of a Constitutional amendment
Congressional legislation
Modifying the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions
Judicial appointments and confirmations
What represents a restriction on the Supreme Court by enacting legislation to limit the cases the Supreme Court can hear on appeal by removing the court’s jurisdiction over a case?
Judicial appointments and confirmations
Ratification of a Constitutional amendment
Congressional legislation
Delaying implementation of a Supreme Court decision
Judicial review is _____________________.
the ability of Congress to veto Supreme Court rulings.
the courts ability to determine if laws are constitutional.
established by Article I of the Constitution.
the court's power to tax.
Which statement is the most accurate regarding the Supreme Court?
Judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Judges are elected by the people and approved by the President
Judges are appointed by the President and approved by the Cabinet
Judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the House of Representatives
Why are federal judges appointed and not elected?
To keep them "above" everyday politics
To ensure that they have enough money to live
To grant them more power than the other branches
To keep the justices in check with the other branches
How are federal judges selected?
The person is named to the bench by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The person is named to the bench by the President and does not need to be confirmed.
The person is publicly elected to the bench and confirmed by the Senate.
The person is nominated by the Senate and chosen by the President.
What concept did Marbury v. Madison establish?
Judicial Review
Freedom of Speech
"Miranda" Rights
The right of the people to be secure
Article _____ of the Constitution concerns the Judicial Branch
1
2
3
4
What is the primary function of the AP Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws
To create laws
To enforce laws
To amend laws
Which court is the highest in the AP Judicial Branch?
District Court
High Court
Supreme Court
Family Court
Who appoints the judges in the AP Judicial Branch?
The President
The Governor
The Chief Minister
The Prime Minister
What is the term length for a judge in the AP Judicial Branch?
5 years
10 years
Until retirement age
Lifetime
Which of the following is a key principle upheld by the AP Judicial Branch?
Judicial activism
Judicial restraint
Judicial independence
Judicial review
