Unit 4 Test Review

Question 1

The Federal Court System is a 2-tiered court system. T or F

Answer 1

False (3 tiers- district courts, court of appeals, and Supreme Court)

Question 2

States can establish their individual court systems any way they choose. T or F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The judicial branch is separate and coequal to the other two branches. T or F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Judicial Branch is spelled out in which article of the Constitution?

Answer 4

Article 3

Question 5

Who appoints Federal Judges?

Answer 5

President of the US

Question 6

Who confirms the appointments of Federal Judges?

Answer 6

Senate

Question 7

How can a judge be removed from office?

Answer 7

Impeachment

Question 8

Which of the following is the lowest federal court? Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or Inferior Court

Answer 8

Inferior Court

Question 9

Which of the following courts is the highest federal court? Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or Inferior Court

Answer 9

Supreme Court

Question 10

Which of the following is considered “Gatekeepers to the Supreme Court”? Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or Inferior Court

Answer 10

Court of Appeals

Question 11

How many Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

Answer 11

9 Justices

Question 12

How many Supreme Court Justices must agree to hear a case before it can be heard by the court?

Answer 12

4

Question 13

Which of the following cases set the precedent for judicial review by the Supreme Court? Roe v Wade, Marbury v Madison, Powell v Alabama, Engel v VItale

Answer 13

Marbury v Madison

Question 14

Which amendment to the Constitution made the BIll of Rights applicable to the States?

Answer 14

14th Amendment

Question 15

Which amendment protects rights not specifically in the BIll of Rights?

Answer 15

9th Amendment

Question 16

The separation of church & state is expressed in which of the following clauses?

Answer 16

Establishment Clause

Question 17

The right to practice whatever religion you choose is stated in which of the following clauses?

Answer 17

Free Exercise Clause

Question 18

Who decides what is obscene and what is not obscene?

Answer 18

Local Communities

Question 19

The Clear & Present Danger Rule limits what 1st Amendment right?

Answer 19

Speech

Question 20

This is the SUpreme Court decision dealing with symbolic speech and black armbands.

Answer 20

Tinker v Des (1969)

Question 21

This Supreme Court decision deals with symbolic speech and flag burning.

Answer 21

Texas v Johnson (1989)

Question 22

This Supreme Court decision deals with freedom of expression and a call to dodge the draft?

Answer 22

Schenck v US

Question 23

This Supreme Court decision deals with freedom of expression and a call to overthrow the govt.

Answer 23

Gitlow v NY

Question 24

What is the false and malicious use of printed words against another person?

Answer 24

Libel

Question 25

What is the false and malicious use of spoken words against another person?

Answer 25

Slander

Question 26

What must the police have to search your car?

Answer 26

Probable Cause

Question 27

When people are protesting how should the government react?

Answer 27

Content Neutral

Question 28

What must the government do to put nativity scenes on public land?

Answer 28

Place plastic reindeer in the scene

Question 29

What is seditious speech?

Answer 29

Call to overthrow the government

Question 30

Due Process of the Law is protected under which of the following Amendments?

Answer 30

Both 5th and 14th Amendments

Question 31

The police powers of the States are to promote what for society?

Answer 31

Health, Morals, Safety

Question 32

Which of the following Amendments protects people from unreasonable search & seizure?

Answer 32

4th Amendment

Question 33

The Principle that evidence gained illegally by the police cannot be used in court.

Answer 33

Exclusionary Rule

Question 34

The right to a grand jury is protected under which Amendment?

Answer 34

6th Amendment

Question 35

The right to a trial by an impartial jury is protected under which Amendment?

Answer 35

6th Amendment

Question 36

The right to not self-incriminate oneself is protected under which Amendment?

Answer 36

5th Amendment

Question 37

The right to a trial by jury is protected under which Amendment?

Answer 37

6th Amendment

Question 38

What Constitutional Amendment made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States?

Answer 38

14th Amendment

Question 39

The Miranda Rule comes from which of the following Amendments?

Answer 39

5th Amendment

Question 40

Which of the following is not considered cruel and unusual punishment?

Answer 40

Firing Squad