Goverments

Question 1

Marbury vs. Madison helps to strengthen which concept was favored by the framers of the Constitution?

Answer 1

checks and balances

Question 2

How many Justices (Associates and Chief) currently sit on the Supreme Court?

Answer 2

9 justices

Question 3

The Supreme Court created a new role for itself in the decision of Marbury v. Madison. What was this new, important role of the Judiciary Branch?

Answer 3

judicial review of both state and federal laws

Question 4

The Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 created the world’s first “dual-court” system. Responsibilities were split between what TWO types of courts?

Answer 4

federal and state

Question 5

Number and list THREE types of cases that Federal courts handle.

Answer 5

1. criminal/ civil cases
2. interstate
3. international

Question 6

Which law was determined to be “unconstitutional” in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

Answer 6

Judiciary Act of 1789

Question 7

Who was the first CHIEF JUSTICE of the Supreme Court?

Answer 7

john jay

Question 8

Can the US Supreme Court hear a case without first going through state courts or federal district court/federal court of appeals?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

TRUE or FALSE: Marbury v. Madison makes the Judicial Branch a co-equal branch of government with powers to check both the Legislative and Executive Branch.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

What is the MAIN role of the Judicial Branch of the federal government?

Answer 10

It interprets the laws.