Unit 6 Practice Test M Version

Instructions

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. 

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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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The Supreme Court is established by Article _______  of the Constitution.

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Federal judges are appointed by the _______ and approved by the _______ 

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The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving _______ or foreign mininsters/ambassadors.

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

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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?

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

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

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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.  

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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?

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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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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
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

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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

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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

Unit 6 Practice Test M Version

Match the word to the appropriate definition.

Match each case to the precedent it established.

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

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

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

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

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

How can Congress check a ruling by the Supreme Court?

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 ended the practice of "separate but equal" in eduation?

Match the word to the appropriate definition.

Match each case to the precedent it established.

Which amendment guarantees the following?

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

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

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

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

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

How can Congress check a ruling by the Supreme Court?

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 ended the practice of "separate but equal" in eduation?