TEST Flashcards
US Citizens are having disputes with Pirates in the Caribbean Sea. Which court would have jurisdiction?
US Supreme Court
What part of the Constitution created the Judicial Review?
Article 3
Airstrikes were ordered against Libya after a terrorist attack killed 2 Americans. Which has the power?
President
The Chief Justice
Presided over the Supreme Court
Decides who writes the majority opinion if he is on the side of the majority
Talks first when the justices meet in conference
Which Federal Court has the original jurisdiction over most Federal Cases?
UUS Federal District Courts
A law is passed that changes the requirements of the naturalization process. Which power?
Federal Courts
John from Michigan is suing Steve from Indiana in a property dispute along the border of the 2 states. Which power?
Federal Courts
The State of Michigan and the Potawatomi Tribal Government both are claiming authority over certain lands in Southern Michigan. Both sides file lawsuits, which will be heard. Which power?
Federal Courts
The US Court of Appeals (Circuit Cout), how many judges preside over each case?
3
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?
9
Due to the population increase in Californa, there is more crime and more cases need to be heard. A new Federal District Court is created in San Diego County. Which power?
Congress
How many Federal District Couts are there?
94
What court in the US that was created by the US Constitution?
US Supreme Court
How many US Circuit (Appeals) courts are there?
12
What is the term length for a Federal Judge?
6 years
The US has agreed tp an executive agreement to trade military technology with Germany. Which power?
President
Sec. of State, Micheal Pompeo, negotiated a treaty with France. The terms of the treaty provided for an exchange of scientific information between the two nations. Which power?
President
A new national law regarding private ownership of guns is in direct conflict with similar laws in 27 states. Which power?
Federal Courts
The recent budget proposals for the US have shown a predicted deficit of over $500 billion. It is clear that the US government must borrow this large sum of money. Which power?
Congress
Elected officials try to stop a bill from being passed through the use of a filibuster. Which power?
Congress
Which of the following is not a power of the President?
Preside over criminal trials
What is Marbury v. Madison
Established the principle/power of Judicial Review
What is Gibbons v. Ogden
Established the Commerce Clause
What is McCulloch v. Maryland
established the Supremacy Clause
Who is Kevin McCarthy
Speaker of the House
Who is Clarence Thomas
Associate Supreme Court Justice
Who is Charles Schumer
Senate-Majority Leader
Who is John Roberts
Cheif Justice of the Supreme Court
What is Jurisdiction
Authority to hear a case
What is the majority opinion
decision of the court, 5 or more justices agree
What is the dissenting opinion
written explanation of the views of one or more judges who disagree with the decision of the court
What is Writ of Certioari
Supreme Court orders a lower court to send a case up for review
What is Judicial Review
Power to determine the Constitutionality of governments actions