Supreme Court and Judicial System Test

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From what dose American law mostly come from? (influenced by)

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English Common Law

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How do federal judges get their job?

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Appointed by President approved by Senate

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Means "let the decision stand" refers to the principle that the court should follow the precedent of earlier cases

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Stare Decisis

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review? Options: the power to nominate and appoint new judges, the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts, the power to review presidential actions, the power to declare laws unconstitutional

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the power to declare laws unconstitutional

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Why did the Founding Fathers want federal judges to serve life terms?

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they wanted an independent judiciary that was free from the influence of politics

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Can the court actually enforce its own rulings by itself?

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No

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In a typical trial who judges the accused?

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The Jury of their peers

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How long do the terms of Supreme Court Justices last?

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For life or until retirement

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Why is judicial independence important?

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It ensures that judges can make decisions based on the law, free from external pressures.

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The philosophy that the Supreme Court should avoid taking the initiative on social and political questions is known as

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judicial restraint