Unit Review: Judicial Branch

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A police officer usually needs a _____ to enter a house.

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warrant.

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According to the 4th Amendment, a warrant must...

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particularly describe what is to be searched or seized.

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TRUE or FALSE: The 5th amendment states that if you are accused of a crime, you are entitled to due process (a trial, etc).

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True

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All of the following are specifically mentioned in the Constitution EXCEPT: judicial review, the national census, rules of impeachment, the State of the Union address, the length of term of federal judgeships.

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judicial review

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What is a PRECEDENT with regard to court decision making?

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A guide or standard for lower courts to use

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Which of the following was NOT an outcome of Marbury v. Madison?
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Madison was required to deliver commission papers to Marbury.
The principle of Judicial Review was established.
The Supreme Court asserted its power as an equal of the other two branches.
Marbury did not receive his commission.

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Madison was required to deliver commission papers to Marbury.

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The ability of the Supreme Court to overrule acts of the other two branches on grounds of constitutionality is called

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judicial review.

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Trial courts have_______ jurisdiction.

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original

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Which house of Congress approves presidential appointments?

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The Senate

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution? A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs, Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period, The Supreme Court's ability to overturn a lower court decision, The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate, The election of the President by the electoral college rather than by direct election

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The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate