Question 1

The "federal court myth" overlooks the fact that

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A) most cases arise under state law,not federal law. 
B) nearly all cases that originate in state courts are never reviewed by federal courts. 
C) federal courts must confine themselves to the federal aspects of a case when reviewing a state court decision. 
D) most cases arise under state law,not federal law; nearly all cases that originate in state courts are never reviewed by federal courts; and federal courts must confine themselves to the federal aspects of a case when reviewing a state court decision. 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) most cases arise under state law,not federal law. 
B) nearly all cases that originate in state courts are never reviewed by federal courts. 
C) federal courts must confine themselves to the federal aspects of a case when reviewing a state court decision. 
D) most cases arise under state law,not federal law; nearly all cases that originate in state courts are never reviewed by federal courts; and federal courts must confine themselves to the federal aspects of a case when reviewing a state court decision. 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 2

Of the following Supreme Court justices,which has been or was the most liberal?

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A) Anthony Kennedy 
B) Earl Warren 
C) Ruth Bader Ginsburg 
D) Clarence Thomas 
E) Thurgood Marshall 
A) Anthony Kennedy 
B) Earl Warren 
C) Ruth Bader Ginsburg 
D) Clarence Thomas 
E) Thurgood Marshall

Question 3

A written Supreme Court opinion that,in the absence of a majority opinion,represents the reasoning of most of the justices who side with the winning party is a

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A) plurality opinion. 
B) concurring opinion. 
C) leading opinion. 
D) prevailing opinion. 
E) per curiam. 
A) plurality opinion. 
B) concurring opinion. 
C) leading opinion. 
D) prevailing opinion. 
E) per curiam.

Question 4

What are the constitutional requirements for being a federal judge?

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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 5

Describe the relationship between the federal and the state court systems.

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As a consequence of the separation of st

Question 6

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

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A) an interest that is not a direct party to the case. 
B) the Justice Department. 
C) the House and Senate judiciary committees. 
D) the American Bar Association. 
E) the solicitor general. 
A) an interest that is not a direct party to the case. 
B) the Justice Department. 
C) the House and Senate judiciary committees. 
D) the American Bar Association. 
E) the solicitor general.

Question 7

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

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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 8

Studies by political scientists show that Supreme Court justices

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A) are strongly influenced by their political beliefs. 
B) are slightly influenced by their political beliefs. 
C) are not influenced by their political beliefs. 
D) strive to ensure that their political beliefs do not influence their decisions. 
E) all share the same political beliefs. 
A) are strongly influenced by their political beliefs. 
B) are slightly influenced by their political beliefs. 
C) are not influenced by their political beliefs. 
D) strive to ensure that their political beliefs do not influence their decisions. 
E) all share the same political beliefs.

Question 9

Discuss the doctrines of judicial restraint and judicial activism.

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The doctrine of judicial restraint holds

The "federal court myth" overlooks the fact that

Of the following Supreme Court justices,which has been or was the most liberal?

A written Supreme Court opinion that,in the absence of a majority opinion,represents the reasoning of most of the justices who side with the winning party is a

What are the constitutional requirements for being a federal judge?

Describe the relationship between the federal and the state court systems.

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

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

Studies by political scientists show that Supreme Court justices

Discuss the doctrines of judicial restraint and judicial activism.

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

The "federal court myth" overlooks the fact that

Of the following Supreme Court justices,which has been or was the most liberal?

A written Supreme Court opinion that,in the absence of a majority opinion,represents the reasoning of most of the justices who side with the winning party is a

What are the constitutional requirements for being a federal judge?

Describe the relationship between the federal and the state court systems.

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

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

Studies by political scientists show that Supreme Court justices

Discuss the doctrines of judicial restraint and judicial activism.

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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