Unit 5 Test Review

Unit 5 Test Review

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which courts have the authority to review cases that involve constitutional issues?

Back

Federal courts and the Supreme Court.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What types of cases fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? Disputes between two or more states and cases involving ambassadors.

Back

Disputes between two or more states and cases involving ambassadors.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the impact of the Marbury v. Madison case?

Back

The Supreme Court can declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes how the majority of cases reach the Supreme Court? Options: Most cases heard by the Supreme Court are cases of original jurisdiction and not part of an appeals process. Most cases heard by the Supreme Court come to the Court from the various federal district courts and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Most cases heard by the Supreme Court come from the supreme courts of each state, or the federal courts of appeals, via a writ certiorari. Most of the cases heard by the Supreme Court are requests made by the United States Attorney General, or the attorney generals of the various states.

Back

Most cases heard by the Supreme Court come from the supreme courts of each state, or the federal courts of appeals, via a writ certiorari.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the written explanation of the Supreme Court's ruling in a case?

Back

Majority opinion

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many of the Supreme Court's justices must agree to hear a case before it can be added to the Court's docket?

Back

4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which amendment ensures that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws?

Back

14th Amendment

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