Question 1

Most administrations outline the qualities the president is seeking in a judicial nominee but then will:

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A)   Relay that information to the legislature for members' input
B)   Seek candidates from within their own party
C)   Allow the Department of Justice to search for the appropriate candidates
D)   Ask the FBI to complete a background check of the candidateE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Today, the Supreme Court might receive as many as ____ petitions in a term.

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A)   1,000
B)   5,000
C)   10,000
D)   30,000E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

When do justices typically write concurring opinions, and why?

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Justices typically write concurring opin...

Question 4

What does the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court do that other courts do not?

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The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Co...

Question 5

Provide some recent examples of federal judges who were impeached.

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One recent example of a federal judge wh...

Question 6

In conference, discussion of each case begins with:

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A)   The justice most interested in the case
B)   The justice who asked the most questions during oral argument
C)   The four justices who voted to accept a case
D)   The Chief JusticeE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Why did it take until 1966 for an African American and 1981 for a woman to serve on the Supreme Court? What might have been some reasons advanced for the exclusion of African Americans and women from the Court? How have the inclusion of members of these groups affected Supreme Court decisions?

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The exclusion of African Americans and w...

Question 8

How can we recognize judicial activism? Is it possible to argue that charges of judicial activism are merely screens for partisan objections to court decisions? Can we arrive at a clear and unambiguous definition of the term?

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Judicial activism can be recognized when...

Question 9

According to the popular myth of finality:

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A)   The Supreme Court has no power to implement its acts
B)   The Supreme Court has final authority to overrule lower courts
C)   Once the Supreme Court announces its decision, the issue is settled
D)   Presidents have final authority to appoint Supreme Court justicesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Senatorial courtesy means that:

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A)   Senators of the president's party may block the president's nomination of federal district judges for their states.
B)   Senators must consent to the appeal of cases from their state courts to the federal courts.
C)   The Senate must advise and consent to the appointment of Supreme Court justices.
D)   The Senate can recommend cases and decisions to the Supreme Court.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Presidents historically have selected over 90% of their federal judge appointments from:

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A)   Their own political party
B)   Their own region of the country
C)   The best-trained people available
D)   Women and minoritiesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Specialized courts, such as the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, are created by:

Accepted Answer

A)   The president
B)   Congress
C)   Federal agencies
D)   The Supreme CourtE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

District courts hear diversity cases, which involve:

Accepted Answer

A)   At least $10,000
B)   At least $25,000
C)   At least $50,000
D)   At least $75,000E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Explain what the term original jurisdiction refers to in relation to the Supreme Court.

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The term "original jurisdiction" refers ...

Question 15

State judges are often chosen for nomination in a variety of ways, NOT including:

Accepted Answer

A)   By referendum
B)   By legislative election
C)   By nonpartisan election
D)   By partisan electionE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Although plaintiffs can choose the court to which they introduce their case, once the case has been tried, all appeals must be heard:

Accepted Answer

A)   By the judge chosen by the defendant
B)   Within that same court system
C)   Within a different court system
D)   By the same judge who heard the original matterE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

A request for a writ of certiorari is accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court if:

Accepted Answer

A)   Any justice agrees to support it.
B)   The Chief Justice agrees to support it.
C)   A majority of justices agree to support it.
D)   Four justices agree to support it.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Presidents have a freer hand in appointing U.S. appeals court judges than in appointing U.S. district court judges because:

Accepted Answer

A)   The public is less interested in appeals court appointments.
B)   Senatorial courtesy requires that the president get his way in such appointments.
C)   The Senate does not confirm appeals court appointments.
D)   Appeals court jurisdictions cover more than one state.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The national judiciary (including district courts)  was created by:

Accepted Answer

A)   A convention of the states
B)   An executive order
C)   Article III of the Constitution
D)   The Judiciary Act of 1789E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Once the Supreme Court has decided how it will rule on a case, who writes the Court's opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Chief Justice
B)   The most junior justice
C)   The justices vote on who should write for them
D)   Either the Chief Justice or the senior justice in the majority assigns who will write the opinionE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 14: Courts, Judges and Policymaking

Why did it take until 1966 for an African American and 1981 for a woman to serve on the Supreme Court? What might have been some reasons advanced for the exclusion of African Americans and women from the Court? How have the inclusion of members of these groups affected Supreme Court decisions?

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According to the popular myth of finality:

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Once the Supreme Court has decided how it will rule on a case, who writes the Court's opinion?

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District courts hear diversity cases, which involve:

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The national judiciary (including district courts) was created by:

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How can we recognize judicial activism? Is it possible to argue that charges of judicial activism are merely screens for partisan objections to court decisions? Can we arrive at a clear and unambiguous definition of the term?

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State judges are often chosen for nomination in a variety of ways, NOT including:

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Although plaintiffs can choose the court to which they introduce their case, once the case has been tried, all appeals must be heard:

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Specialized courts, such as the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, are created by:

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Explain what the term original jurisdiction refers to in relation to the Supreme Court.

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Today, the Supreme Court might receive as many as ____ petitions in a term.

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What does the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court do that other courts do not?

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Presidents historically have selected over 90% of their federal judge appointments from:

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When do justices typically write concurring opinions, and why?

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A request for a writ of certiorari is accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court if:

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Presidents have a freer hand in appointing U.S. appeals court judges than in appointing U.S. district court judges because:

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Most administrations outline the qualities the president is seeking in a judicial nominee but then will:

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Provide some recent examples of federal judges who were impeached.

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In conference, discussion of each case begins with:

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Senatorial courtesy means that:

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