Question 1

According to stare decisis,judges are significantly influenced by

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A)  federal statutes.
B)  the Constitution.
C)  prior judicial decisions.
D)  administrative rules and regulations.
E)  the original intent of the documents they interpret.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

If John Smith were pulled over for speeding and he appealed his ticket in court,the plaintiff would be the

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A)  arresting officer.
B)  judge.
C)  government.
D)  local sheriff.
E)  district attorney.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Civil cases involving the citizens of more than one state and in which more than $75,000 is at stake may be heard in either the federal or the state courts,usually depending on the preference of the

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A)  judge.
B)  plaintiff.
C)  defendant.
D)  prosecuting attorney.
E)  grand jury.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The appellate jurisdiction in the federal courts extends to cases originating in the state courts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Justices O'Connor and Kennedy have both been known for breaking ties in 5-4 Supreme Court decisions.These tiebreakers are also known as

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A)  ideological voters.
B)  coalition voters.
C)  swing voters.
D)  collegial voters.
E)  outlier voters.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Losers in civil cases may be required to pay monetary damages for their actions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which court hears appeals involving patent law and those appeals arising from the decisions of the trade and claims court?

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A)  Commercial Tribunal
B)  Court of Trade Appeals
C)  Court of Federal Claims
D)  Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
E)  Court of International TradeF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

The most dependable way an individual justice can exercise a direct and clear influence on the Supreme Court is to write a regular concurrence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Supreme Court decisions almost always end political struggles over the particular issues in question.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Once the president has formally nominated an individual for the courts,the nominee must be considered by the

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A)  American Bar Association.
B)  Senate Judiciary Committee.
C)  House Judiciary Committee.
D)  House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
E)  American Civil Liberties Union.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

A court order to the authorities to release a prisoner deemed to be held in violation of his or her rights is known as a(n)

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A)  writ of mandamus.
B)  writ of habeas corpus.
C)  writ of te libero.
D)  in propria persona decree.
E)  non compos mentis decree.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A judicial philosophy that,when making decisions,the courts should see beyond the text of the Constitution or a statute in order to consider broader societal implications is indicative of judicial

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A)  restraint.
B)  activism.
C)  discipline.
D)  flexibility.
E)  expansion.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

In 2002,Justice David Souter wrote a 34-page dissent that upheld the use of government-funded school vouchers to pay for parochial school tuition.Why might Supreme Court justices decide to write a long,dissenting opinion such as this one?

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A)  It might help justices clarify their arguments for a more knowledgeable public.
B)  It might help them convince a swing justice to join their side on the next round of cases dealing with a similar topic.
C)  It may help justices deal with any confusion they might have about the facts of a case.
D)  It will allow justices to craft a superior legal argument.
E)  Justices can ensure greater respect from their colleagues.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Procedural requirements in state courts tend to be stricter than federal procedural requirements.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which constitutional article gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in cases involving foreign ambassadors and issues in which a state is a party?

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A)  Article I
B)  Article II
C)  Article III
D)  Article IV
E)  Article VF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following examples is a major form of public law?

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A)  tort law
B)  contract law
C)  stare decisis
D)  criminal law
E)  constitutional lawF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Most cases reach the Supreme Court through a writ of

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A)  certiorari.
B)  publici juris.
C)  jurisprudence.
D)  habeas corpus.
E)  in forma pauperis.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 18

In United States v.Nixon,the Supreme Court rejected the president's refusal to turn over tapes to congressional investigators.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: The Federal Courts

The most dependable way an individual justice can exercise a direct and clear influence on the Supreme Court is to write a regular concurrence.

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Losers in civil cases may be required to pay monetary damages for their actions.

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A judicial philosophy that,when making decisions,the courts should see beyond the text of the Constitution or a statute in order to consider broader societal implications is indicative of judicial

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Most cases reach the Supreme Court through a writ of

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Which of the following examples is a major form of public law?

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In United States v.Nixon,the Supreme Court rejected the president's refusal to turn over tapes to congressional investigators.

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Which constitutional article gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in cases involving foreign ambassadors and issues in which a state is a party?

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The appellate jurisdiction in the federal courts extends to cases originating in the state courts.

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A court order to the authorities to release a prisoner deemed to be held in violation of his or her rights is known as a(n)

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Procedural requirements in state courts tend to be stricter than federal procedural requirements.

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Once the president has formally nominated an individual for the courts,the nominee must be considered by the

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In 2002,Justice David Souter wrote a 34-page dissent that upheld the use of government-funded school vouchers to pay for parochial school tuition.Why might Supreme Court justices decide to write a long,dissenting opinion such as this one?

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If John Smith were pulled over for speeding and he appealed his ticket in court,the plaintiff would be the

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Civil cases involving the citizens of more than one state and in which more than $75,000 is at stake may be heard in either the federal or the state courts,usually depending on the preference of the

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According to stare decisis,judges are significantly influenced by

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Supreme Court decisions almost always end political struggles over the particular issues in question.

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Which court hears appeals involving patent law and those appeals arising from the decisions of the trade and claims court?

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Justices O'Connor and Kennedy have both been known for breaking ties in 5-4 Supreme Court decisions.These tiebreakers are also known as

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Exam 8: The Federal Courts

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Losers in civil cases may be required to pay monetary damages for their actions.

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