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The Judicial Branch and the Changing Role of the Supreme Court

The Judicial Branch and the Changing Role of the Supreme Court

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court?

  1. To interpret the Constitution
  2. To declare laws unconstitutional
  3. To appoint federal judges
  4. To review lower court decisions
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court is composed of how many justices?

  1. 5
  2. 7
  3. 9
  4. 11
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

  1. John Roberts
  2. Clarence Thomas
  3. Stephen Breyer
  4. Samuel Alito
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which the Supreme Court reviews lower court decisions called?

  1. Certiorari
  2. Mandamus
  3. Habeas corpus
  4. Injunction
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of judicial review?

  1. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
  2. The power of the President to veto laws passed by Congress
  3. The power of the Senate to confirm presidential appointments
  4. The power of the House of Representatives to impeach the President
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

  1. Marbury v. Madison
  2. McCulloch v. Maryland
  3. Gibbons v. Ogden
  4. Fletcher v. Peck
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the doctrine of stare decisis?

  1. The principle that courts should follow precedent
  2. The principle that courts should decide cases based on the plain meaning of the Constitution
  3. The principle that courts should interpret the Constitution in light of its historical context
  4. The principle that courts should give deference to the decisions of lower courts
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Supreme Court opinion?

  1. Majority opinion
  2. Concurring opinion
  3. Dissenting opinion
  4. Advisory opinion
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a Supreme Court decision that is decided by a 5-4 vote?

  1. Majority opinion
  2. Concurring opinion
  3. Dissenting opinion
  4. Per curiam opinion
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a Supreme Court decision that is written by a single justice?

  1. Majority opinion
  2. Concurring opinion
  3. Dissenting opinion
  4. Per curiam opinion
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a factor that the Supreme Court considers when deciding a case?

  1. The plain meaning of the Constitution
  2. The historical context of the Constitution
  3. The intent of the framers of the Constitution
  4. Public opinion
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court under the Constitution?

  1. To declare laws unconstitutional
  2. To interpret the Constitution
  3. To appoint federal judges
  4. To review lower court decisions
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Supreme Court case?

  1. Original jurisdiction case
  2. Appellate jurisdiction case
  3. Advisory opinion case
  4. Per curiam case
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Supreme Court opinion?

  1. Majority opinion
  2. Concurring opinion
  3. Dissenting opinion
  4. Memorandum opinion
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Supreme Court justice?

  1. Associate Justice
  2. Chief Justice
  3. Senior Justice
  4. Retired Justice
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