Exam 4 - Pretest 12 Flashcards
John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil Gorsuch, all current members of the Supreme Court, have which of the following in common?
They were all former law clerks in the Supreme Court.
Who is normally the first one to speak in the conference after oral arguments before the Supreme Court?
The chief justice
Which of the following is NOT a check on judicial power?
Removing justices either by the president or Congress
T or F
Members of their own political party are overwhelmingly appointed to the federal bench by the president.
True
What is the most common route for an appeal to the Supreme Court?
Writ of certiorari
The federal court system includes which of the following thirteen courts?
Courts of appeals
__________ is what judges rely on when they use decisions from previous cases to make their own decision.
Precedent
A ________ case would be in order if a person attempted to recover damages following an automobile accident.
Civil
The __________ serves as the government lawyer before the Supreme Court.
Solicitor general
T or F
The lawyer who represents the government before the Supreme Court is the solicitor general.
True
__________ means that a court may set aside decisions made by elected representatives of the people if judges conclude that a law violates the Constitution.
Judicial review
Where does the bulk of legal business take place?
State and local courts
How many justices comprise the Supreme Court?
9
Almost all federal cases begin in which of the following courts?
United States district courts
What is the authority of a court or agency to act called?
Jurisdiction
