Ch 15 example #39468

Which of the following best describes the role of the solicitor general? The solicitor general is the lawyer who represents the United States before the Supreme Court in cases where the federal government is a party. The solicitor general is the chief lawyer for Congress who makes advisory opinions on the constitutionality of legislative proposals. The solicitor general is the chief legal counsel to the U.S. military. The solicitor general is the chief legal counsel for the White House.

About ____ percent of all cases in the United States are heard in state courts. 70 99 66 50 33

Most cases reach the Supreme Court through ______ a writ of appeal state courts a writ of amicus curiae a writ of certiorari a writ of habeas corpus

If a man is arrested because his home was searched by police without a legal warrant, he could argue in court that he had been denied _______ his Miranda rights a writ of certiorari writ of habeas corpus Judicial review the due process of law

When a private individual brings a suit against a company for breaking a contract, this is an example of _______ law. criminal constitutional public common civil

Which of the following is part of the Miranda rule? Arrested people have the right to face their accusers. Arrested people have the right to reasonable bails. Arrested people have the right to sue the police for police brutality. Arrested people have the right to fair trials. Arrested people have the right to remain silent.

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court? 11 15 10 7 9

The solicitor general is the second-ranking official in the Department of Justice. top-ranking official in the FBI. top-ranking official in the American Bar Association. top-ranking official in the Department of Justice. third-ranking official in the Department of Justice.

In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the justices declared that the "one man, one vote" standard was unconstitutional. state courts had to provide legal counsel to defendants who could not afford their own attorneys. voluntary school prayer in the public schools was unconstitutional. corporations have free speech rights under the First Amendment.

Why is Marbury v. Madison an important case? In this case, the justices declared that segregation of schools based on race is illegal. In this case, the justices declared the secession of the Confederate states to be in violation of the Constitution. In this case, the justices recognized the authority of Congress to regulate the economy of the United States. In this case, the justices authorized the Supreme Court to exercise judicial review over laws passed by Congress. In this case, the justices nationalized the Bill of Rights.

What is the significance of dissenting opinions? Dissents are signs that the Court is in disagreement on an issue and could change its ruling. Dissents are meant to confuse lawyers and government officials as to the true meaning of a decided case. They are made to appeal toa justice's constituency groups. They have as much weight of law as the majority's opinion does. They are meant to appease the losing side in a case.

The jurisdiction of each federal court is derived from _______ state laws the Supreme Court the Constitution and federal law the president state constitutions

Each year, the Supreme Court receives about _______ appeals and hears about _______ of them in full court. 12.000: 300 200; 10 1.000; 500 5,000; 100 8,500; 80

What is common law? another name for federal law law passed by the U.S. Congress law that is guided by the Constitution law made by judges through their decisions, not through specific statutes

The power of the Supreme Court to review state actions and legislation comes from _______ the supremacy clause of Article VI the Tenth Amendment Marbury v Madison the judicial review clause of Article III Congress

Which of the following statements best describes the Supreme Court? The justices have limited discretion to decide which cases they will hear, and they are forced to hear only those cases that raise the most important issues of federal law. The justices have broad latitude to decide which cases they will hear and generally hear only those cases related to the most important issues. The Justices have no discretion whatsoever to decide which cases they will hear because their jurisdiction is defined entirely by the Constitution. The justices have broad latitude to decide which cases they will hear and generally avoid those cases that they deem to raise the most important issues.

Normally, ______ judge(s) hear(s) a specific case on a federal circuit court of appeals. all of the 15 9 3 1

In what type of law is the government always the plaintiff? common law tort law public law criminal law civil law

Aside from the justices themselves, who or what has the greatest power in shaping the flow of cases to the Supreme Court? the solicitor general the attorney general the Senate Judiciary Committee Congress the state supreme courts

In recent years, federal court appointments have been characterized by intense partisan and ideological efforts to support or defeat the candidate. attracted very little attention from the media and special interest groups. been characterized by strict neutrality on the part of Congress. been unaffected by ideological concèrns. been confirmed very quickly.

A certiorari pool describes the pool of applicants seeking appointment to the federal judiclary. computerized lottery system by which the Supreme Court selects its cases each year. nickname for the water fountain in the courtyard of the Supreme Court building. practice by which Supreme Court law clerks work together to evaluate each petition. method used to appoint the chief justice.

If someone is an advocate of the philosophy of judicial restraint, he or she believes that the meaning of the law tends to evolve over time. that judges should consider legal questions rather than deciding political matters. that the Court should beware of overturning the judgments of popularly elected legislatures. the Court should go beyond the words ofthe Constitution or a statute to consider the broader societal implications of its decisions. In looking only at the words of the Constitution in order to understand its meaning.

_______ occurs when a criminal case is resolved through a negotiated agreement before a full trial is completed. Mediation A misdemeanor Taking the Fifth A plea bargain A writ of certiorari

________ is designed to protect federal judges from political pressure by granting them life tenure. Article IIl of the U.S. Constitution The Judiclary Act of 1789 The Judiclal Tenure Act of 1891 Article l of the U.S. Constitution The First Amendment

Which of the following is the essence of the rule of law? Every state must have an established system of common law. Every state needs to make its laws public. Every state must judge government officials by the same laws as its citizens are judged. Every state must follow federal law. Every state needs to have a written constitution.

There are _____ circuits in the United States Court of Appeals. 16 12 8 20 4

Prisoners who are challenging their convictions are most likely to seek a writ of _______ jurisdiction judicial error challenge stare decisis habeas corpus

About _____ percent of all lower court cases are reviewed by federal appeals courts. 20 10 1 40

In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court was required to rule on the issue of _______ due to the fact that the pregnancy had already come to term. mootness jurisdiction ripeness standing stare decisis

About _____ percent of all cases in the United States are heard in federal courts. 55 1 5 30 10