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Judiciary Quiz
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What are people who want to intepret the Constitution as it was made by the Framers called?
Sons of Liberty
Strict Constructionists
Loose Constructionists
Strict Framers
2
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Jay
John Stamos
John Kay
John Roberts
3
What is a request for the Supreme Court to review the records of lower courts?
Writ of Expelliarmus
Writ of Mandamus
Writ Down Under
Writ of Certiorari
4
Who confirms federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The House
The Judges
5
Who handles nearly all appeals on behalf of the U.S. Government to the Supreme Court?
Surgeon General
Whip
Solicitor General
Official Conman
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What is the philosophy that judges should allow decisions of other branches to stand?
Judicial Restraint
Judicial Power
Judicial Restriction
Judicial Review
7
What is the highest level of court in the US?
Grand Jury
Shark Tank
Supreme Court
Grand Court
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What are documents containing the legal written arguments in cases filed with a court called?
Files
Briefs
Cases
Boxers
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How are civil cases named?
Royals v. Blue Jays
Plaintiff v. Petitioner
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Roe v. Wade
10
What legislation established the three-tiered structure of the federal court system?
The Magna Carta
The X File
The Judiciary Act of 1789
The Judiciary Act of 1979
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How many supreme court justices are there?
9
1
7
21
12
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John J. Roberts
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Judge Judy
John G. Roberts
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What are documents filed by justices that disagree with a case's decision called?
Dissenting Facts
Mixed Feelings
Dissenting Opinions
Disagreeing Opinions
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_______ is the philosophy that judges should use their power broadly to further justice.
Judicial Movement
Judicial Judging
Judicial Activism
Judicial Review
15
What case began the desegregation of schools?
Roe v. Wade
Brown Town
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
16
A statue of what professional wrestler is located in Mr. Coots's office?
Chavo Guererro Sr.
The Rock
Hulk Hogan
Macho Man
17
Lawsuits filed to recover something of value are known as what?
Civilian Matters
Court Cases
Civil Briefs
Civil Cases
18
Who nominates federal judges?
The Vice President
The President
The Academy
Lizard Men
19
How many courts of appeals are there in the United States?
11
21
9
12
20
What case established the power of judicial review based on the supremacy clause?
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Royals v. Blue Jays
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What part of the U.S. Constitution established the Judiciary branch?
Article III Section I
Article IV
Article V
Article III Section II
