Self Test

Question 1

Argument pertaining to the case before the Court and written by a “friend of the court”

Answer 1

amicus curiae brief

Question 2

document containing a summary of the issues, laws pertaining to the case, and arguments supporting the party’s position

Answer 2

brief

Question 3

handle preliminary matters

Answer 3

commissioners

Question 4

perform routine court jobs

Answer 4

clerks, bailiffs, stenographers, court reporters, probation officers

Question 5

maintain order, guard prisoners, etc.

Answer 5

U.S marshals

Question 6

are under the supervision of the Attorney General

Answer 6

U.S District Attorneys

Question 7

The number of electors a state has is based on?

Answer 7

the number of Congressman it has

Question 8

Which party held the first nominating convention?

Answer 8

the Anti-Masonic party

Question 9

Selection of a presidential candidate and vice-presidential candidate and drawing up a platform are accomplished at the convention. ___________ members to the electoral college is not.

Answer 9

APpointing

Question 10

Voters in a presidential election actually elect ___________________/

Answer 10

electors

Question 11

Presidential electors ________________ vote for the nominee of their party.

Answer 11

are not required to

Question 12

The vagueness of the Constitution regarding the President’s powers, the increasing democratization of the office, the increasing complexity of our society and oru nation’s role as a world leader, and the fact that the President is both Chief of State and Chief Executive has contributed to the expansion of presidential power. But the ______________________ has not.

Answer 12

rise of political parties

Question 13

A court exercises its power by determing the _______________, deciding what __________ applies and applying it to the facts of the case, and issuing ___________________.

Answer 13

facts; law; rulings

Question 14

The federal judiciary was established to insure the supremacy of _______________, ______________, and _________________ of the United States.

Answer 14

Constitution, laws, treaties

Question 15

The Supreme Court justice with the least seniority is called:

Answer 15

the junior justice

Question 16

Only __________________ are admitted to the conference room while the Supreme Court is discussing a case; thes meetings are held _________ a week.

Answer 16

justices; twice

Question 17

The number of Supreme Court justices

Answer 17

9

Question 18

order requiring appearance in court of a detained person (Dito ka.)

Answer 18

writ of habeas corpus

Question 19

order requiring a public official to perform som eduty (Gawin mo to.)

Answer 19

writ of mandamus

Question 20

order requirign or preventing a certain action (Huwag mo to gawin unless sinabi ko.)

Answer 20

writ of injunction

Question 21

is appointed by the President, is interpreter of the Constitution, writes opinions, operation, composition, and organization controlled by Congress, determines constitutionality of legislative acts, oversees administration of justice by federal courts; has both original and appellate jurisdiction; holds office during “good behavior”, is provided for in the Constitution

Answer 21

Supreme Court

Question 22

casts tie-breaking vote in Senate, is elected by electoral college, presides over the Senate, is provided for in the Constitution

Answer 22

Vice President

Question 23

is commander of the armed forces, is elected by electoral college, exercises veto of legislative acts, may call special sessions or of adjourn Congress, is the representative of U.S. to rest of world, is provided for in Constitution

Answer 23

President