Supreme Court Vocabulary Quiz

What is the concept of judicial review?

• The authority of the military to review and overturn court decisions.

• The process of citizens reviewing and voting on proposed laws.

• The power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate laws or actions of the government that are found to be unconstitutional.

• The power of the president to veto laws passed by the Congress.

Define constitutional law.

• Laws related to the construction of buildings

• Body of law that deals with the interpretation and implementation of a country's constitution

• Regulations for the use of public transportation

• Rules governing the sale of agricultural products

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is meant by appellate jurisdiction?

• The power of a court to issue an initial ruling on a case.

• The power of a lower court to review and revise a higher court's decision.

• The power of a higher court to review and revise a lower court's decision.

• The power of a court to make the final decision on a case.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Explain the concept of precedent in the legal context.

• Precedent is a type of punishment given to a defendant in a court case.

• Precedent is a legal term used to describe the process of appealing a court decision.

• Precedent is a legal principle established in a previous court case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases.

• Precedent is a legal document that outlines the rules and regulations for a specific case.

What is the significance of due process in the legal system?

• It allows for discrimination and bias in the legal system.

• It ensures that individuals are treated fairly and have their rights protected.

• It only applies to certain individuals and not everyone equally.

• It is irrelevant and unnecessary in the legal process.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution?

• Advising the President

• Interpreting the Constitution through the process of judicial review

• Enforcing executive orders

• Creating new laws

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

How does the concept of stare decisis relate to precedent?

• Stare decisis is the concept of following precedent.

• Stare decisis is the concept of creating new laws.

• Stare decisis is the concept of ignoring precedent.

• Stare decisis is the concept of changing precedent.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What are the key principles of constitutional law?

• The key principles of constitutional law include the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, and the right to privacy.

• The key principles of constitutional law include the authority of the president, the power of the military, and the role of the Supreme Court.

• The key principles of constitutional law include the enforcement of criminal law, the regulation of commerce, and the management of public lands.

• The key principles of constitutional law include the rule of law, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights and freedoms.

Explain the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.

• Original jurisdiction is the authority to hear a case for the first time, while appellate jurisdiction is the authority to hear a case for the second time.

• Original jurisdiction is the authority to review decisions made by lower courts, while appellate jurisdiction is the authority to review decisions made by higher courts.

• Original jurisdiction is the authority to hear a case for the first time, while appellate jurisdiction is the authority to review decisions made by lower courts.

• Original jurisdiction is the authority to review decisions made by lower courts, while appellate jurisdiction is the authority to hear a case for the first time.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

How does the Supreme Court's power of judicial review impact the other branches of government?

• It can check and limit the actions of the other branches of government.

• It has no impact on the other branches of government

• It gives the other branches of government unlimited power

• It only impacts the legislative branch of government

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D