Exit Ticket 7.1 -3

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What was the status of the national court system during the years of the Articles of Confederation?

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There was none.

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What does the statement "The law should rule, not tyrants of popular opinion" mean?

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Judges should be separated from public pressure and coercion.

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How is judicial independence accomplished? Options: Judges are elected., Judges serve short terms., Judges are chosen by public vote., Judges are appointed and serve for life.

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Judges are appointed and serve for life.

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There are how many district courts in the U.S. and what type of cases do they hear?

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94 original jurisdiction cases

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A case can only be tried in a court where it:

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has jurisdiction

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The purpose of an appellate case is to

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see that the law was followed during the original jurisdiction case

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How many Women have served on the supreme court?

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6

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A judge practicing judicial activism is most likely to:

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Consider the broader social implications of their rulings.

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Judicial restraint is often criticized for: Promoting rapid changes in legal interpretations., Being too deferential (respectful) to existing laws and governmental actions., Ignoring the original intent of the Constitution's framers., Overturning too many legislative and executive actions.

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Being too deferential (respectful) to existing laws and governmental actions.

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Which type of jurisdiction exemplifies federalism by allowing both state and federal courts to hear a case?

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Concurrent jurisdiction