Question

True or False
Judicial activism involves judges interpreting the law broadly and sometimes making decisions that expand judicial power. Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, says that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. The Senate nominates federal judges, and the President approves them. The Supreme Court reigns supreme with both original and appellate jurisdiction, while federal courts handle cases involving federal law or disputes between citizens of different states.

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GPT-4o mini
True.

Your statement accurately describes several aspects of the U.S. judicial system:

1. **Judicial activism** refers to judges interpreting laws broadly and often making decisions that expand judicial power.
2. **Judicial review**, established in **Marbury v. Madison**, allows the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
3. The **Senate** does indeed nominate federal judges, with the **President** appointing them.
4. The **Supreme Court** has both original and appellate jurisdiction.
5. **Federal courts** handle cases involving federal law or disputes between citizens of different states.

All elements mentioned in your statement are correct.