Question

True False Judicial activism involves judges interpreting the law broadly and sometimes making decisions that expand judicial power. The Senate nominates federal judges, and the President approves them. Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, says that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. 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.

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each statement for accuracy:

1. Judicial activism involves judges interpreting the law broadly and sometimes making decisions that expand judicial power.
   True. Judicial activism is characterized by judges taking an active role in interpreting laws and the Constitution in ways that can expand rights or government power, and they may establish new legal precedents.

2. The Senate nominates federal judges, and the President approves them.
   False. This statement is incorrect. The President nominates federal judges, and the Senate approves (or confirms) those nominations.

3. Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, says that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
   True. Judicial review is the power of the courts to examine the actions of the legislative and executive branches and determine whether such actions are consistent with the Constitution, which was established in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison (1803).

4. 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.
   True. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. and has both original jurisdiction (cases that can be tried directly in the Supreme Court) and appellate jurisdiction (cases that can be appealed to the Supreme Court). Federal courts do handle cases involving federal law as well as diversity jurisdiction cases (disputes between citizens of different states).

In summary:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True