Judicial Branch Review

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The Supreme Court gets to decide which cases it takes. Which would be most like granted cert? Options: Conflicting decisions from lower courts, A case that benefits a small group of people, A case that the president wants them to take.

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Conflicting decisions from lower courts

Front

When appealing to the Supreme Court, the petition is hoping for a...

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writ of certiorari

Front

"Cert" is granted if ____ justices agree.

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Four

Front

What is most likely to happen?

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Cert is not granted

Front

After the decision, a justice who opposes the outcome would write a _____ opinion.

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Dissenting

Front

All of the following are ways the executive checks the judicial branch EXCEPT... Appoints judges, Can fire and replace judges, Can pardon federal criminals

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Can fire and replace judges

Front

What is the main check that the judicial branch has on the other two?

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Judicial Review

Front

All of the following are ways the legislative checks the judicial branch EXCEPT: Can rule decisions unconstitutional, Approves judicial nominees, Can impeach federal judges

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Can rule decisions unconstitutional

Front

Who has the power to create courts and determine the number of judges on the Supreme Court?

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Congress

Front

Congress has the power to create and even alter the jurisdiction of...

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Lower federal courts