Common Assessment Judicial Branch 2023

Common Assessment Judicial Branch 2023

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Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Sara Middleton

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Best title for headlines: "Issuing Writs of Cert", "Accepting an Amicus Curiae Brief", "Ruling an action by the President to be unconstitutional"

Back

Powers of the US Supreme Court

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which power of the Supreme Court expanded its authority beyond what was stated in the original US Constitution?

Back

Applying judicial review to state and national laws

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review came about as a result of

Back

the Court's own interpretation of the Constitution

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the power of the federal government increase in the case Gibbons v. Ogden?

Back

Supreme Court decision

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What action should Ohio judges take to change sentencing guidelines for misdemeanors?

Back

meet with members of the General Assembly

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name given to the power of the US Supreme Court to decide if a law is constitutional?

Back

Judicial review

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Supreme Court case granted the Supreme Court the power of judicial review?

Back

Marbury v. Madison

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which court has original and appellate jurisdiction? Options: U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court, Mayor's Court

Back

U.S. Supreme Court

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In Ohio, all judges are elected to 6 year terms.

Back

True