The Judicial Branch Review

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Which early law code is considered one of the first written legal systems?

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The Code of Hammurabi

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The Ten Commandments primarily influenced the U.S. Judicial Branch by:

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Introducing moral laws as a foundation for legal systems

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Which principle of democracy ensures that laws apply equally to all citizens?

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The rule of law

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Judicial independence is supported by: Lifetime appointments for federal judges

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Lifetime appointments for federal judges

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What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

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It established judicial review.

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Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to:

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Declare laws unconstitutional

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Criminal trial courts primarily deal with:

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Cases where someone is accused of breaking the law

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In an adversarial system of justice, the role of the judge is to:

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Act as a neutral referee

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In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court ruled that:

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Everyone has the right to an attorney

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A plea bargain is:

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An agreement where a defendant pleads guilty for a lesser sentence