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Question 1
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Match the word to the appropriate definition.

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Match each case to the precedent it established.

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Question 4
4.
The Supreme Court is established by Article _______ of the Constitution.
Question 5
5.
Federal judges are appointed by the _______ and approved by the _______
Question 6
6.
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving _______ or foreign mininsters/ambassadors.
Question 7
7.

Which of the following is an example of the Legislative branch checking the judicial branch? (choose all that apply)

Question 8
8.

Jennifer is arrested for shoplifting. Which court will hear her case first?

Question 9
9.

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?

Question 10
10.

If a person is charted with fraud for making counterfeit passports, which court would hear the case first?

Question 11
11.

Which of the following ways can a federal judge or justice NOT leave office?

Question 12
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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.
Question 13
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An example of the judicial branch checking the legislative branch through judical review is...

Question 14
14.

How can Congress check a ruling by the Supreme Court?

Question 15
15.

Which Supreme Court case affirmed that students (and teachers) do not stop their right to free speech at the school doors?

Question 16
16.

Which Supreme Court Case ended the practice of "separate but equal" in eduation?

Petit (trial) jury
A court’s authority to review a case on appeal from a lower court
Grand jury
An order that helps prevent citizens from being illegally arrested and held without cause
Due process clause
A constitutional guarantee in the 5th and 14th amendments that states the government cannot illegally deprive citizens of life, liberty, property
Writ of habeas corpus
Listens to testimony in order to deliver a verdict of guilty or not guilty
Original jurisdiction
Reviews evidence and testimony to see if there is sufficient reason to bring a case to trial
Appellate jurisdiction
A court’s authority to hear a case for the first time
Marbury v. Madison
A woman has the right to make private decisions about her body.
US v. Schenck
A suspect must be made aware of his rights before being interrogated.
Miranda v. Arizona
Juveniles have most of the same rights as adults in a court of law.
Gideon v. Wainwright
Established judicial review
Roe v. Wade
Right to an attorney, even when you can't afford one (federal or state level)
In re Gault
Allows for the US to limit speech when it threatens national security
Which amendment guarantees the following?
3rd
separation of church and state (establishment clause)
14th
ability to bear arms
9th
right to not quarter troops
7th
protection against illegal searches and seizures
10th
protection against double jeopardy
2nd
right to a speedy, public trial
6th
ability to have a jury in a civil case
8th
protection against excessive bail
1st
unenumerated rights of citizens
4th
reserved powers of the states
5th
equal protection under the law
Congress passes a law establishing a new judicial circuit.