Judicial Branch Review

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Which principle was the focus of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)? Options: right to counsel, self-incrimination, freedom of speech, freedom of expression

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self-incrimination

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Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

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Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.

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A man sues a local automotive repair shop for breach of contract after his car breaks down on the way home from the shop. This case would fall within which jurisdiction? Options: state, special, federal, concurrent

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state

Front

What is the term for a court’s authority to hear and decide a matter before any other court can review the matter?

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original jurisdiction

Front

How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) expand the power of the Supreme Court?

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It established the power of judicial review.

Front

The diagram below provides details about the U.S. court system. Which option completes the diagram?

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Supreme Court

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What is being requested when a petitioner asks the Supreme Court of the U.S. to issue a writ of certiorari?

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That an order be made for the lower court to send the case to the U.S. Supreme Court for review.

Front

Which headline illustrates the use of judicial review? Options: “Congress Passes a Civil Rights Bill”, “Conference Committee Meets to Finalize Budget”, “Governor Race Decided By Narrowest Margin on Record”, “New Jersey’s Reapportionment Plan Ruled Unconstitutional”

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“New Jersey’s Reapportionment Plan Ruled Unconstitutional”

Front

In civil cases, the injured party who brings an action against an alleged offender is referred to by which term? Options: Plaintiff, Reviewer, Defendant, Prosecutor

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Plaintiff

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What is the term for a detailed written statement that sets forth a legal argument, is built largely on relevant facts, and cites precedents? Options: Brief, decision, writ of certiori, concurring opinion

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Brief