Question 1

Discuss the doctrines of judicial restraint and judicial activism.

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of judicial restraint holds

Question 2

What are the constitutional requirements for being a federal judge?

Accepted Answer

A) at least 30 years old and a citizen of the United States 
B) at least 25 years old and a citizen of the United States 
C) at least 30 years old and a resident of the specific judicial district 
D) at least 30 years old and a lawyer in good standing with the state bar 
E) There are no constitutional requirements for being a federal judge. 
A) at least 30 years old and a citizen of the United States 
B) at least 25 years old and a citizen of the United States 
C) at least 30 years old and a resident of the specific judicial district 
D) at least 30 years old and a lawyer in good standing with the state bar 
E) There are no constitutional requirements for being a federal judge.

Question 3

The appointment of federal judges is influenced MOST substantially by

Accepted Answer

A) partisanship. 
B) logrolling. 
C) pork barreling. 
D) affirmative action. 
E) personal friendships. 
A) partisanship. 
B) logrolling. 
C) pork barreling. 
D) affirmative action. 
E) personal friendships.

Question 4

The judiciary's status as an independent branch of national government depends on judicial review,which grants the judiciary the authority to

Accepted Answer

A) make political decisions; judges can overturn any congressional or presidential decision they personally dislike. 
B) decide which laws apply to a particular case. 
C) ignore public opinion when making decisions. 
D) invalidate the actions of other institutions when judges believe they have acted unconstitutionally. 
E) strike down certain sections of the Constitution. 
A) make political decisions; judges can overturn any congressional or presidential decision they personally dislike. 
B) decide which laws apply to a particular case. 
C) ignore public opinion when making decisions. 
D) invalidate the actions of other institutions when judges believe they have acted unconstitutionally. 
E) strike down certain sections of the Constitution.

Question 5

The facts of a case

Accepted Answer

A) are largely irrelevant,in that the judiciary has wide freedom with decisions. 
B) affect which law or laws will apply to the case. 
C) are important only if the case involves a statutory dispute. 
D) are important only if the case involves a constitutional dispute. 
E) are important about 50 percent of the time. 
A) are largely irrelevant,in that the judiciary has wide freedom with decisions. 
B) affect which law or laws will apply to the case. 
C) are important only if the case involves a statutory dispute. 
D) are important only if the case involves a constitutional dispute. 
E) are important about 50 percent of the time.

Question 6

Compared with the decision in a Supreme Court case,the opinion is more significant because it

Accepted Answer

A) determines the losing party in a case and the penalty to be imposed on this party. 
B) reveals the conflicts between the justices,which the president and Congress can use in determining their position on judicial appointments and new legislation. 
C) informs others of the Court's interpretation of the laws and thereby guides their decisions. 
D) addresses the constitutional aspects of a case,whereas the decision addresses the statutory aspects. 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) determines the losing party in a case and the penalty to be imposed on this party. 
B) reveals the conflicts between the justices,which the president and Congress can use in determining their position on judicial appointments and new legislation. 
C) informs others of the Court's interpretation of the laws and thereby guides their decisions. 
D) addresses the constitutional aspects of a case,whereas the decision addresses the statutory aspects. 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 7

The Supreme Court is MOST likely to grant ________ when the U.S.government-through the solicitor general-requests it.

Accepted Answer

A) original jurisdiction 
B) certiorari 
C) a per curiam decision 
D) a writ of error 
E) mandamus 
A) original jurisdiction 
B) certiorari 
C) a per curiam decision 
D) a writ of error 
E) mandamus

Question 8

The merit plan applies to ________ in the ________ court system.

Accepted Answer

A) selection of judges; federal 
B) selection of judges; state 
C) jurisdiction; federal 
D) jurisdiction; state 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) selection of judges; federal 
B) selection of judges; state 
C) jurisdiction; federal 
D) jurisdiction; state 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 9

Senatorial courtesy refers to the tradition whereby

Accepted Answer

A) nominees for federal judgeships are treated with respect during Senate confirmation hearings,even by senators who plan to vote against the nominee. 
B) senators usually defer to the president's choice of Supreme Court nominees. 
C) senators are consulted on the nomination of lower-court federal judgeships in their state. 
D) nominations for the federal courts,once committee hearings are concluded,are scheduled for a vote ahead of other Senate business. 
E) House members always defer to the Senate on matters dealing with the judiciary. 
A) nominees for federal judgeships are treated with respect during Senate confirmation hearings,even by senators who plan to vote against the nominee. 
B) senators usually defer to the president's choice of Supreme Court nominees. 
C) senators are consulted on the nomination of lower-court federal judgeships in their state. 
D) nominations for the federal courts,once committee hearings are concluded,are scheduled for a vote ahead of other Senate business. 
E) House members always defer to the Senate on matters dealing with the judiciary.

Discuss the doctrines of judicial restraint and judicial activism.

What are the constitutional requirements for being a federal judge?

The appointment of federal judges is influenced MOST substantially by

The judiciary's status as an independent branch of national government depends on judicial review,which grants the judiciary the authority to

The facts of a case

Compared with the decision in a Supreme Court case,the opinion is more significant because it

The Supreme Court is MOST likely to grant ________ when the U.S.government-through the solicitor general-requests it.

The merit plan applies to in the court system.

Senatorial courtesy refers to the tradition whereby

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Income,welfare,and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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Exam 14: The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Discuss the doctrines of judicial restraint and judicial activism.

What are the constitutional requirements for being a federal judge?

The appointment of federal judges is influenced MOST substantially by

The judiciary's status as an independent branch of national government depends on judicial review,which grants the judiciary the authority to

The facts of a case

Compared with the decision in a Supreme Court case,the opinion is more significant because it

The Supreme Court is MOST likely to grant ________ when the U.S.government-through the solicitor general-requests it.

The merit plan applies to ________ in the ________ court system.

Senatorial courtesy refers to the tradition whereby

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Income,welfare,and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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The merit plan applies to in the court system.