AP Gov Judicial Branch

When the Supreme Court enacts social justice rulings this is viewed as __.

• judicial activism

• judicial restraint

• a mittimus judgment

• preemptory challenge

All of the following are factors that affect whether a nominee receives a federal court position EXCEPT:

• the experience of the nominee

• the political ideology of the nominee

• recommendations from the Speaker of the House

• Nominations from the Senate Judiciary Committee

Which of following is FALSE regarding District Courts?

• There are 94 District Courts

• There are no juries at the District Court level; the judge hands down the ruling

• Most of the cases are settled out of court

• The District Court hears civil and criminal cases

How long may Supreme Court Justices serve?

• for terms varying from four to eight years.

• for 15-year terms.

• for 12-year terms.

• for life unless impeached, retire or die.

What did the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison accomplish?

• enabled William Marbury to become a justice of the peace.

• stripped the President of his power to appoint federal judges.

• established checks and balances.

• established the Court's power of judicial review.

What is the best title for the list?

• A Texas Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

What is the correct description of the creation of the federal court system?

• The President established the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.

• Congress created both the Supreme Court and the lower courts.

• Both the Supreme Courts and the lower courts were established by the Constitution.

• The Constitution created the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.

Which of the following best explains the executive branch’s influence on the U.S. Judiciary?

• Federal judges are impeached by the House of Representatives.

• The President appoints federal judges to be confirmed by the Senate.

• A federal judge is appointed by a joint resolution of Congress.

• The Department of Justice selects federal judges.

Which of the following sets of courts have appellate jurisdiction?

• Supreme Court, Municipal/Country Courts and Civil Courts

• Federal District Court and the Supreme Court

• Municipal/Country Courts and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, & State Courts of Appeals

What is the best title for this list?

• House of Representatives

• Texas State Judiciary

• Supreme Court

• Federal Judiciary