Question
(4 points)
True 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.
True 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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the evaluations of each statement:
1. **Judicial activism involves judges interpreting the law broadly and sometimes making decisions that expand judicial power.**
**True** - Judicial activism refers to judicial rulings that are suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than existing law. It often involves a broader interpretation of the constitution or statutes, thus potentially expanding judicial power.
2. **Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, says that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.**
**True** - Judicial review is indeed the power of the courts to examine the actions of the legislative and executive branches and to declare those actions unconstitutional when they violate the Constitution.
3. **The Senate nominates federal judges, and the President approves them.**
**False** - The correct process is that the President nominates federal judges, and the Senate confirms them.
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 has both original jurisdiction (in cases involving ambassadors and certain other cases) and appellate jurisdiction (most commonly). Federal courts do handle cases involving federal law and diversity cases (disputes between citizens of different states).
In summary:
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
1. **Judicial activism involves judges interpreting the law broadly and sometimes making decisions that expand judicial power.**
**True** - Judicial activism refers to judicial rulings that are suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than existing law. It often involves a broader interpretation of the constitution or statutes, thus potentially expanding judicial power.
2. **Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, says that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.**
**True** - Judicial review is indeed the power of the courts to examine the actions of the legislative and executive branches and to declare those actions unconstitutional when they violate the Constitution.
3. **The Senate nominates federal judges, and the President approves them.**
**False** - The correct process is that the President nominates federal judges, and the Senate confirms them.
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 has both original jurisdiction (in cases involving ambassadors and certain other cases) and appellate jurisdiction (most commonly). Federal courts do handle cases involving federal law and diversity cases (disputes between citizens of different states).
In summary:
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True