Exam 1: An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Under the __________ doctrine, a prison regulation that would impinge on prisoners' constitutional rights is nevertheless valid if it is reasonably related to the prison's legitimate interests.

Originally, the Bill of Rights applied to both the federal and state governments.

Which of the following is not one of the reasons for applying the doctrine of stare decisis discussed in the text?

The U.S. Constitution divides federal power among three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Which of the following is the correct citation style for Supreme Court cases reported in the United States Reports?

The practice of using past case law as the basis for current decisions is called stare decisis.

Until the 1960s, courts adopted a hands-off attitude toward prisons.

All court structures include two types of courts: appellate courts and courts of last resort.

Which of the following is not one of the circumstances in which courts intervene in the correctional administrative process?

The Bill of Rights became applicable to the states in 1868 with the passage of the _____ Amendment.

Describe all of the information included in the following citation: Holt v. Hobbs, 574 U.S. 352 (2015).

Though the U.S. Supreme Court receives about 7,000-8,000 petitions each term, it only grants writs of certiorari to approximately 80.

__________ is the decision of a court that furnishes authority for an identical or similar case that arises subsequently.

Discuss the role administrative discretion in operating and running prisons.

Federal district courts are trial courts for federal criminal prosecutions and civil actions.

Which of the following is not one of the three principle sources of laws in the U.S.?

Which of the following is not a form of evidence used in federal trials?

How many Supreme Court justices must agree to hear a case before it is presented to the entire Court?

Discuss the structure of the federal court system, including the number of each type of court and the types of cases heard in each court.

Federal courts have original jurisdiction over all of the following types of cases EXCEPT: