Unit 6 Practice Test
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18 questions
Note from the author:
Judicial Branch & Bill of Rights practice test
Work through the practice test; you can use your notes but not your friends or your friends notes! No need to google anything as everything you need has been given to you.
Matching
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7
Match the word to the appropriate definition.
Match the word to the appropriate definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Writ of habeas corpus | arrow_right_alt | A court’s authority to review a case on appeal from a lower court |
Original jurisdiction | arrow_right_alt | An order that helps prevent citizens from being illegally arrested and held without cause |
Due process clause | arrow_right_alt | A constitutional guarantee in the 5th and 14th amendments that states the government cannot illegally deprive citizens of life, liberty, property |
Appellate jurisdiction | arrow_right_alt | Listens to testimony in order to deliver a verdict of guilty or not guilty |
Grand jury | arrow_right_alt | Reviews evidence and testimony to see if there is sufficient reason to bring a case to trial |
Petit jury | arrow_right_alt | A written order issued by the Supreme Court to a lower court to send the record of a case for review |
Writ of certiorari | arrow_right_alt | A court’s authority to hear a case for the first time |
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7
Match each case to the precedent it established.
Match each case to the precedent it established.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Gideon v. Wainwright | arrow_right_alt | Affirmative action may be used, but a quota is unconstitutional. |
US v. Schenck | arrow_right_alt | A woman has the right to make private decisions about her body. |
Roe v. Wade | arrow_right_alt | A suspect must be made aware of his rights before being interrogated. |
Regents of the U. of CA v. Bakke | arrow_right_alt | Juveniles have most of the same rights as adults in a court of law. |
Marbury v. Madison | arrow_right_alt | Established judicial review |
In re Gault | arrow_right_alt | Right to an attorney, even when you can't afford one (federal or state level) |
Miranda v. Arizona | arrow_right_alt | Allows for the US to limit speech when it threatens national security |
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Which amendment guarantees the following?
Which amendment guarantees the following?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
9th | arrow_right_alt | separation of church and state (establishment clause) |
5th | arrow_right_alt | ability to bear arms |
3rd | arrow_right_alt | right to not quarter troops |
14th | arrow_right_alt | protection against illegal searches and seizures |
6th | arrow_right_alt | protection against double jeopardy |
8th | arrow_right_alt | right to a speedy, public trial |
7th | arrow_right_alt | ability to have a jury in a civil case |
10th | arrow_right_alt | protection against excessive bail |
4th | arrow_right_alt | unenumerated rights of citizens |
1st | arrow_right_alt | reserved powers of the states |
2nd | arrow_right_alt | equal protection under the law |
Fill in the Blank
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1
The Supreme Court is established by Article _______ of the Constitution.
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2
Federal judges are appointed by the _______ and approved by the _______
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2
If a Supreme Court justice agreed with the majority opinion but for different reasons, she would write a _______ opinion; if she disagreed she would write a _______ opinion.
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The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving _______ or foreign mininsters/ambassadors.
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2
When the Supreme Court takes an active role in using its power of judicial review to influence Congress and state legislatures, this is known as judicial _______ ; maintaing the status quo or precedents when deciding cases is called judicial _______ .
Multiple Choice
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3
Which of the following is an example of the Legislative branch checking the judicial branch? (choose all that apply)
Which of the following is an example of the Legislative branch checking the judicial branch? (choose all that apply)
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1
Jennifer is arrested for shoplifting. Which court will hear her case first?
Jennifer is arrested for shoplifting. Which court will hear her case first?
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Jake is convicted for drug trafficking across state lines, but he had no opportunity to question the witness who testified against him. Which court will hear his appeal first?
Jake is convicted for drug trafficking across state lines, but he had no opportunity to question the witness who testified against him. Which court will hear his appeal first?
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1
If a person is charted with fraud for making counterfeit passports, which court would hear the case first?
If a person is charted with fraud for making counterfeit passports, which court would hear the case first?
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3
Which of the following ways can a federal judge or justice leave office?
Which of the following ways can a federal judge or justice leave office?
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2
In a _______ case the plantiff can sue the respondet for damages. In a _______ case the prosecutor is trying a person for a law they broke.
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An example of the judicial branch checking the legislative branch through judical review is...
An example of the judicial branch checking the legislative branch through judical review is...
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How can Congress check a ruling by the Supreme Court?
How can Congress check a ruling by the Supreme Court?
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2
Which Supreme Court case affirmed that students (and teachers) do not stop their right to free speech at the school doors?
Which Supreme Court case affirmed that students (and teachers) do not stop their right to free speech at the school doors?
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2
Which Supreme Court Case ended the practice of "separate but equal" in eduation?
Which Supreme Court Case ended the practice of "separate but equal" in eduation?