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Which of the following statements about McCulloch v. Maryland is correct?
It established the supremacy of national laws over state laws.
It ruled a national bank unconstitutional.
It restricted the scope of congressional power.
It established judicial review.
2
RANDOM FACTS: What is the painting “La Gioconda” more commonly known as?
The Last Supper
The Girl with the Pearl Earring
The Mona Lisa
The Divine Comedy
3
How many Circuits Courts are there in the Federal Judiciary?
10
12
15
1
4
The writ of __________ jurisdiction, the power to release people from custody if they are detained unconstitutionally.
habeas corpus
curiae
amicus
certiorari
5
All of the following serve as checks on the power of the federal courts EXCEPT:
Congress and the state legislatures can amend the Constitution.
Presidents and governors can refrain from enforcing court rulings.
The voters can oust federal judges in national elections.
Federal judges can be impeached.
6
In Federalist 78, Hamilton described the judiciary as
The least dangerous to political rights
The least democratic
Sword of the Community
Beyond reproach
7
Gideon v. Wainwright dealt with the right contained in which Constitutional Amendment?
5
6
10
1
8
Who was defiant of Supreme Court rulings and taunted the Chief Justice to go and “enforce” one of its decisions?
The Governor of New York.
The Cherokee Indians of Georgia.
The Mayor of New York City.
President Andrew Jackson
9
FDR’s court-packing bill is an example of a presidential action designed to
influence the way in which the Court decided its cases.
help the Court reduce its backlog.
discourage the Court from rendering decisions on major economic questions.
make the Court more impartial.
10
The __________ Act of 1789 established the basic three-tiered structure of the federal court system.
Federal Courts
Appellate
Judiciary
Confirmation
11
Separate but Equal was declared to violate which Constitutional Clause in Brown v. Board?
Free Exercise
Due Process
Equal Protection
Selective Incorporation
12
RANDOM FACTS: What is the name of the 49ers Stadium in Santa Clara CA?
FedEx Field
Levis Stadium
Candlestick Park
loanDepot Field
13
Which of the following is a way Congress can influence the federal judiciary?
It can prohibit judicial activism.
It can filibuster decisions made by courts.
It can review federal judges for reappointment every ten years.
It can change appellate jurisdiction of federal courts.
14
Several churches filed briefs in Roe v Wade. Which term best describes these briefs?
Solicitor general’s briefs
Amicus curiae brief
Defendant’s brief
Interest group brief
15
RANDOM FACTS: In which US city do all the professional sports teams share the same colors?
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
New York
Miami
16
RANDOM FACTS: Which Disney Princess attended Elsa’s coronation day in Arendelle?
Snow White
Rapunzel
Ariel
Cinderella
17
Those who believe that the Supreme Court in its rulings should defer to the elective institutions of government...
"judicial restraint"
"incorporation"
"judicial activism"
"nullification"
18
RANDOM FACTS: What animal was the book "Where the Wild Things Are" originally supposed to be about?
Horses
Goats
Dragons
Unicorns
19
In US. v. Lopez the Federal Government's Gun Free School Zones was declared unconstitutional because it did not involve
Guns
Privacy
Commerce
Speech
20
RANDOM FACTS: Who voices Batman in The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
Will Arnett
Kevin Conroy
Michael Keaton
Christian Bale
21
Which of the following is empowered to create new federal courts and specify the number of judges who will sit on them?
The President
The Department of Justice
Congress
The Supreme Court
22
In Federalist 78, Alexander Hamilton described the judicial branch as the ________ branch.
most corrupt
least dangerous
reliable
least political
23
Which of the following can modify a decision of the Supreme Court?
federal statute
constitutional amendment
lower court decision
executive order
24
The Judiciary Act of 1789...
Set up the nation's judicial system
Set up congress
Decided whether something was constitutional
Fired all judges
25
There are ____ U.S. District Courts.
12
130
11
94
26
Tinker v. Des Moines dealt with what right held in the 1st Amendment?
Right to an Attorney
Symbolic Expression
Press
Freedom of Religion
27
How many tiers/levels does the federal judiciary have?
four
six
three
two
28
The decision in Roe v. Wade is based on what implied right in the Constitution?
Search and Seizure
Rights given to the States
Abortion
Privacy
29
Engel v. Vitale dealt with which Constitutional Clause?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Establishment Clause
Free Press Clause
Free Exercise Clause
30
In theory, restraint oriented judges differ from activist judges in that they are more likely to
apply rules that are clearly stated in the Constitution.
believe in the application of judicial review to criminal matters.
adopt liberal viewpoint on such issues as states’ rights and birth control.
take advantage of, opportunities in the law for the exercise of discretion.
31
Wisconsin v. Yoder dealt with which Constitutional Clause?
Establishment Clause
Free Exercise Clause
Commerce Clause
Santa Claus
32
In Shaw v. Reno, the SCOTUS decided districts cannot be drawn based on
Geography
Political Parties
Race
Size
33
The authority to be the first court to hear a case is which type of jurisdiction?
appellate
trial
original
constitutional
34
Which of the following best defines the term “judicial activism”?
judges interpret the Constitution according to their own views
Judges lobby Congress for funds
judges hear large numbers of cases
Judges influence election outcomes
35
The difference between an appellate court and a district court is that an appellate court
has original jurisdiction
reviews previous court decisions
conducts trials by jury
hears civil cases but not criminal cases
36
Which of the following sections of the United States Constitution is most related to the case Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
Article I
Article III
Judiciary Act of 1789
Article II
