Unit 4 Test Review Flashcards
The Federal Court System is a 2-tiered court system. T or F
False (3 tiers- district courts, court of appeals, and Supreme Court)
States can establish their individual court systems any way they choose. T or F
True
The judicial branch is separate and coequal to the other two branches. T or F
True
The Judicial Branch is spelled out in which article of the Constitution?
Article 3
Who appoints Federal Judges?
President of the US
Who confirms the appointments of Federal Judges?
Senate
How can a judge be removed from office?
Impeachment
Which of the following is the lowest federal court? Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or Inferior Court
Inferior Court
Which of the following courts is the highest federal court? Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or Inferior Court
Supreme Court
Which of the following is considered “Gatekeepers to the Supreme Court”? Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or Inferior Court
Court of Appeals
How many Justices sit on the Supreme Court?
9 Justices
How many Supreme Court Justices must agree to hear a case before it can be heard by the court?
4
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
Marbury v Madison
Which amendment to the Constitution made the BIll of Rights applicable to the States?
14th Amendment
Which amendment protects rights not specifically in the BIll of Rights?
9th Amendment
The separation of church & state is expressed in which of the following clauses?
Establishment Clause
The right to practice whatever religion you choose is stated in which of the following clauses?
Free Exercise Clause
Who decides what is obscene and what is not obscene?
Local Communities
The Clear & Present Danger Rule limits what 1st Amendment right?
Speech
This is the SUpreme Court decision dealing with symbolic speech and black armbands.
Tinker v Des (1969)
This Supreme Court decision deals with symbolic speech and flag burning.
Texas v Johnson (1989)
This Supreme Court decision deals with freedom of expression and a call to dodge the draft?
Schenck v US
This Supreme Court decision deals with freedom of expression and a call to overthrow the govt.
Gitlow v NY
What is the false and malicious use of printed words against another person?
Libel
What is the false and malicious use of spoken words against another person?
Slander
What must the police have to search your car?
Probable Cause
When people are protesting how should the government react?
Content Neutral
What must the government do to put nativity scenes on public land?
Place plastic reindeer in the scene
What is seditious speech?
Call to overthrow the government
Due Process of the Law is protected under which of the following Amendments?
Both 5th and 14th Amendments
The police powers of the States are to promote what for society?
Health, Morals, Safety
Which of the following Amendments protects people from unreasonable search & seizure?
4th Amendment
The Principle that evidence gained illegally by the police cannot be used in court.
Exclusionary Rule
The right to a grand jury is protected under which Amendment?
6th Amendment
The right to a trial by an impartial jury is protected under which Amendment?
6th Amendment
The right to not self-incriminate oneself is protected under which Amendment?
5th Amendment
The right to a trial by jury is protected under which Amendment?
6th Amendment
What Constitutional Amendment made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States?
14th Amendment
The Miranda Rule comes from which of the following Amendments?
5th Amendment
Which of the following is not considered cruel and unusual punishment?
Firing Squad
