Chapter 6 Test Prep Part 1 DC Gov

How did the Supreme Court acquire the pwoer of judicial review?

• The Supreme Court struck down part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 as unconstitutional, thus establishing that it had the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.

• The Supreme Court was granted the power of judicial review in the Judiciary Act of 1789, which expanded its jurisdiction to allow rulings on the constitutionality of laws.

• It is specified in Article III of the Constitution that the Supreme Court has the ultimate authority to determine the constitutionality of governmental laws and actions.

What is the most important legal influence on Supreme Court decisions?

• the ideology of the individual justices

• amicus curiae briefs

• precedent

• the wishes of Congress

The Court can rely on its enforcement powers to back up its decisions.

• True

• False

Which statement is a criticism of strict constructionism?

• The Constitution is often vague or lacks specific language on too many important points.

• Constructionist arguments allow for too much wiggle room based on societal changes.

• Justices should not "construct" their opinions outside of the confines of constitutional language.

What is the name given to the Supreme Court's most important power, which allows it to rule on the constitutionality of government actions?

• standing

• appellate jurisdiction

• statutory interpretation

• judicial review

Place the following actions or steps in the order they would take place during the process of the Supreme Court accepting and hearing a case.

• Lawyers make oral arguments before the Court.

• Justices write up opinions.

• Lawyers for each side of the case submit briefs.

• Justices meet in conference to discuss the case and indicate their voting preferences.

For a case to be filed, the ​ (a)   must have​ (b)   , which means that they must have a legitimate basis for bringing the case.

• plaintiff
• standing
• defendant
• precedent

The most important factor in nomination battles over federal judges is their

• home state

• years of experience

• ideology

• qualifications

A ​ (a)   is an opinion submitted by one or more justices who disagree with the outcome of the case.

• dissent
• majority
• pluarality
• concurring

Which of the following regarding the Supreme Court's procedures is accurate?

• The Court spends most of its time hearing cases.

• When not in session, justices typically write opinions or review briefs.

• The Court refuses to hear cases during any recesses it might take.

• The Court is in session twelve months a year.