Mod 1 Topic 1 - The Judiciary and Common Law Tradition

Question 1

The authority of courts to develop rules governing certain areas of law

Answer 1

Common Law

Question 2

“To stand on decided cases”

Answer 2

Stare Decisis

Question 3

The practice of deciding new cases with reference to former cases, or precedents

Answer 3

Stare Decisis

Question 4

Based on statutes and legal codes.

Answer 4

Civil law

Question 5

Independently develops laws in a geographical area

Answer 5

Civil Law

Question 6

Spells out the rights and duties that exist between persons and their governments, as well as relief when a person’s rights are violated

Answer 6

Civil Law

Question 7

Interprets the law(s) and apply them to specific situations

Answer 7

Judiciary

Question 8

Resolves legal disputes

Answer 8

Judiciary

Question 9

“The power to speak the law”

Answer 9

Jurisdiction

Question 10

Authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers

Answer 10

Legislative Branch

Question 11

The power to declare an act of the legislative or executive branch is unconstitutional

Answer 11

Judicial Review

Question 12

1. Governor nominates
2. State legislator confirms
3. Reflected election

Answer 12

The process used to choose Tennessee Judges