Question

Watch the video, then answer the questions that follow.
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(4 points)
True False
Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, says that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.


Judicial activism involves judges interpreting the law broadly and sometimes making decisions that expand judicial power.


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.


The Senate nominates federal judges, and the President approves them.

Answer 1

Based on your statements regarding judicial review, judicial activism, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and federal courts, and the nomination of federal judges, here are the answers:

1. **True** - Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison, does indeed give the Supreme Court the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

2. **True** - Judicial activism refers to judges who interpret laws broadly and may make decisions that expand judicial power.

3. **True** - The Supreme Court indeed holds both original and appellate jurisdiction, while federal courts handle cases involving federal law or disputes between citizens of different states.

4. **False** - The President nominates federal judges, and the Senate confirms them. Therefore, the statement is reversed regarding who does the approving.

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