Exam 14: The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

What is meant by the term jurisdiction? What is the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction as it applies to the U.S. Supreme Court?

Federal judges are

Of the thirteen U.S. courts of appeals,

An amicus curiae ("friend of the court") brief provides a court with the view held by

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

Regarding Supreme Court procedures, which one of the following statements is NOT accurate?

With regard to the lower courts, the Supreme Court's primary responsibility is

A writ of certiorari is

According to the doctrine of judicial restraint, the judiciary should

When asked if he had made any mistakes as president, ________ replied, "Yes, two, and they are both sitting on the Supreme Court."

The U.S. courts of appeals

Distinguish between the facts of a case and the relevant laws of a case. Discuss the three main sources of laws.