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Chapter 14 Study Guide Civics

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main function of the Supreme Court?
a)
To create laws that all levels of the judicial branch have to follow
b)
To resolve disputes over federal law and the Constitution
c)
To enforce state laws that are disputed at the lower levels
d)
To provide legal advice to the people of the United States
2.
Which landmark case first established the principle of judicial review?
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Roe v. Wade
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
3.
How many cases does the Supreme Court typically hear each term?
a)
About 80
b)
About 900
c)
About 50
d)
About 150
4.
What is the term for the Supreme Court's ability to declare acts unconstitutional?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Legislative Oversight
c)
Executive Privilege
d)
Constitutional Amendment
5.
What is a Writ of Certiorari?
a)
A formal request to hear a case
b)
A summary of a case
c)
A decision made by the Supreme Court
d)
A type of legal brief
6.
Which of the following is NOT a criterion the Supreme Court considers when choosing cases?
a)
Uniformity in decisions
b)
Major national impact
c)
Popularity of the case
d)
Involvement of constitutional rights
7.
What role does the Solicitor General play in Supreme Court cases?
a)
Represents the federal government
b)
Argues cases for the states
c)
Advises the President
d)
Serves as a law clerk
8.
What does the 'Rule of Four' refer to?
a)
Four justices must agree to hear a case
b)
Four cases must be heard each term
c)
Four justices must write a dissenting opinion
d)
Four types of jurisdiction
9.
Which type of jurisdiction allows the Supreme Court to hear cases involving representatives of foreign governments?
a)
Appellate jurisdiction
b)
Original jurisdiction
c)
Concurrent jurisdiction
d)
Exclusive jurisdiction
10.
What type of cases does the Supreme Court primarily hear on appeal?
a)
Criminal cases only form state trial courts
b)
Cases from state's highest courts and federal appeals courts
c)
Local municipal court cases that involve both civil and criminal cases
d)
International legal disputes
11.

Why are Supreme Court Justices given lifetime appointments?

a)

To ensure political loyalty to the current president

b)

To guarantee a fair and impartial judiciary

c)

To prevent economic influence from outside sources

d)

To limit the power of the legislative branch

12.

What significant change occurred in Supreme Court nomination hearings by 1980?

a)

Hearings became major political events

b)

Nominations were completed within a week

c)

Justices began being elected

d)

The Senate stopped conducting hearings

13.

What are the two constitutional requirements for becoming a Supreme Court Justice?

a)

Must be a lawyer and over 40 years old

b)

Must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

c)

Must be a U.S. citizen and have judicial experience

d)

Must be recommended by the Supreme Court and approved by Congress

14.

How do interest groups typically influence the Supreme Court nomination process?

a)
Interest groups have no role in the nomination process.
b)
Interest groups only provide financial support to nominees.
c)
Interest groups solely focus on judicial decisions after appointments.
d)

By advocating for candidates who support their specific agendas

15.

What changed in the Senate confirmation process in 2017?

a)
The elimination of the filibuster for Supreme Court nominations.
b)
The introduction of a new voting requirement for all nominations.
c)
The increase in the number of votes needed for confirmation.
d)
The reinstatement of the filibuster for all judicial nominations.
16.

What key factors does a President consider when selecting a Supreme Court Justice?

a)
Hobbies and interests
b)
Economic background
c)
Personal friendships
d)

Personal integrity, professional expertise, and ideological perspective

17.

What makes Supreme Court Justices unique in the U.S. government system?

a)

They are not accountable to the people, only to the law

b)
They only interpret state laws and not the Constitution.
c)
They can be removed by a simple majority vote in Congress.
d)
They are elected by the public every four years.
18.

How has the Supreme Court's demographic representation changed between 1960 and 2024?

a)

The Supreme Court's demographic representation has become more diverse

b)
The Supreme Court's demographic representation has remained unchanged since 1960.
c)
The Supreme Court's diversity has decreased, with fewer women and people of color by 2024.
d)
The Supreme Court has only seen an increase in male justices by 2024.
19.

What is the primary role of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the nomination process?

a)
To conduct hearings on international treaties.
b)
To draft legislation related to criminal law.
c)

To schedule and conduct confirmation hearings

d)
To oversee the budget for the judicial branch.
20.

What percentage of Supreme Court nominations has the Senate historically confirmed?

a)
60%
b)
90%
c)
75%
d)
80%
21.

Does the Supreme Court hear testimony from anyone?

a)
No, the Supreme Court does not hear testimony from anyone.
b)
The Supreme Court hears testimony from the public.
22.

What are amicus curiae briefs?

a)
Reports prepared by law firms for their clients.
b)
Amicus curiae briefs are submissions by non-parties to provide information to the court.
c)
Statements made by judges during court proceedings.
d)
Legal documents submitted by parties involved in a case.
23.

Who is asking questions during the Oral Arguments at the Supreme court?

a)
The public audience.
b)
The justices of the Supreme Court.
c)
The court clerk.
d)
The lawyers presenting the case.
24.

What is a unanimous ruling?

a)
A unanimous ruling is a decision made by a majority of the group.
b)
A unanimous ruling is when members disagree but still reach a conclusion.
c)
A unanimous ruling is a decision made by a single member of the group.
d)
A unanimous ruling is a decision made by all members of a group agreeing on the same outcome.
25.

What is the percentage of unanimous rulings at the Supreme Court?

a)
50-60%
b)
10-20%
c)
70-80%
d)

40-50%

26.

What is a concurring opinion?

a)
A concurring opinion is a dissenting opinion that disagrees with the majority.
b)
A concurring opinion is an agreement with the majority opinion in a court case, providing separate reasoning.
c)
A concurring opinion is a summary of the case without any legal reasoning.
d)
A concurring opinion is a legal document filed by the court clerk.
27.

A judge writes a statement for the group of judges who vote in the minority of a ruling, this is what kind of opinion?

a)

Majority

b)

Concurring

c)

Dissenting

d)

Dissolving

28.

Do Supreme Court decisions become precedents?

a)
Yes, Supreme Court decisions become precedents.
b)
Only some Supreme Court decisions become precedents.
c)
No, Supreme Court decisions do not become precedents.
d)
Supreme Court decisions are only suggestions, not precedents.
29.

Who does the Supreme Court rely on to enforce their rulings?

a)
Local law enforcement
b)
The judicial branch
c)
The legislative branch
d)
The executive branch
30.

Does the Executive Branch always enforce the rulings the Supreme Court make?

a)
The Executive Branch enforces all Supreme Court rulings without exception.
b)
No, the Executive Branch does not always enforce Supreme Court rulings.
c)
The Executive Branch can choose to ignore Supreme Court rulings at any time.
d)
Yes, the Executive Branch always enforces Supreme Court rulings.
31.

The two influences on the Supreme Court are

a)

values of society and public opinion

b)
political affiliations and media coverage
c)
legal arguments and judicial review
d)
international treaties and state laws
32.

The Supreme Court can move too far ahead with their decisions losing public support

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What are the two philosophies behind interpreting the constitution?

a)
Originalism and Living Constitutionalism
b)
Historical Context and Intentionalism
c)
Strict Constructionism and Pragmatism
d)
Textualism and Judicial Activism
34.

What are the two theories behind interpreting the Constitution?

a)

Judicial Restraint and Judicial Activism

b)
Strict Constructionism and Pragmatism
c)
Historical Context and Intentionalism
d)
Textualism and Judicial Activism
35.

Judicial restraint believes the justices should overturn laws because they are bad for social reasons, not because they are unconstitutional

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What is Judicial activism?

a)
Judicial activism is a process where judges avoid making decisions on controversial issues.
b)
Judicial activism refers to judges enforcing laws as written without considering societal changes.
c)
Judicial activism is a judicial philosophy where judges interpret laws based on personal views or societal needs, often leading to expanded rights.
d)
Judicial activism is a strict interpretation of laws without personal bias.
37.

Earl Warren is a good example of what

a)

Judicial Activism

b)

Judicial Restraint

c)

Originalism

d)

Living Constitution

38.

What does this sentence describe? The Constitution is dynamic and a modern society should be considered when interpreting the text.

a)
The legal framework of the Constitution without modern influences.
b)
The historical context of the Constitution.
c)
The original intent of the Founding Fathers.
d)

The philosophy of a "living" Constitution

39.

All of the justices believe in originalism

a)

True

b)

false

40.

Stare Decisis means

a)
A principle of legal interpretation
b)
A type of legal document
c)

to stand by things decided.

d)
A method of legal research
41.

Precedent makes laws that are

a)

Correct no matter what

b)

Not detailed ridden

c)

Argumentative

d)

Predictable

42.

A check and balance the Executive branch has on the Judicial Branch

a)
Appointment of federal judges by the Executive branch.
b)
Judicial review of executive actions
c)
Impeachment of executive officials
d)
Legislation to limit executive power
43.

If the legislative branch does not like a ruling what can they do?

a)
They can ignore the ruling completely.
b)
They can appeal to the Supreme Court.
c)
They can hold a public referendum.
d)
They can pass new laws or propose amendments.
44.

The Supreme Court can only decide on issues that come to them through the court system

a)

True

b)

False

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