Exam 13: The Courts

The lawyer who represents the federal government and argues cases before the Supreme Court is the ________.

The existence of the dual court system is an unnecessary duplication to some but beneficial to others. Provide at least one positive and one negative characteristic of having overlapping court systems in the United States.

In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton characterized the judiciary as the ________ branch of government.

When using judicial restraint, a judge will usually ________.

Explain one positive and one negative aspect of the lifetime term of office for judges and justices in the federal court system. Why do you believe the constitution's framers chose lifetime terms?

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review ________.

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -The shirking of jury duty is a real problem in the United States. Give some reasons for this and suggest what can be done about it.

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -Take a closer look at some of the operational norms of the Supreme Court, such as the Rule of Four or the prohibition on cameras in the courtroom. What is your opinion about them as long-standing traditions, and which (if any), do you believe should be changed? Explain your answer.

What do you find most significant about having a common law system?

One of the main ways interest groups participate in Supreme Court cases is by ________.

Do you believe federal judges should be elected rather than appointed? Why or why not?