Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Question

(02.06 LC)

Which Supreme Court case established its power and legitimacy and expanded its role?

Brown v. Board of Education
Korematsu v. United States
Marbury v. Madison
California v. Bakke
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

What is a limit on the Supreme Court when it evaluates a law or policy?

The Supreme Court cannot enforce the changes it made.
The Supreme Court needs the approval of the president.
The Supreme Court needs the approval of Congress.
The Supreme Court has no power to overrule laws.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

According to the Federalist Papers, which of the following is true about judicial review?

Early leaders like James Madison said judicial review was not a necessary power of the Supreme Court because the states already were using this power.
Early leaders like Alexander Hamilton expected that the Supreme Court would have and would use the power of judicial review as a check on the other branches.
The framers of the Constitution never intended the federal court system to have the power of judicial review, as they believed it was a power reserved for the states.
The Constitution does not include the idea of judicial review because it was not a concept considered or understood by early leaders of the American government.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

What is a possible outcome from judicial review?

Supreme Court can be given too much power.
Congress can override a Supreme Court decision.
The president must enforce Supreme Court rulings.
Supreme Court can undo public policy created by Congress.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

A court requires payment of damages from one party to another. Which term describes this outcome?

Judicial review
Remedy
Commission
Fair verdict
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

How can Congress check the power of the judicial branch?

The president can impeach a Supreme Court justice.
Congress can veto any decision made by the Supreme Court.
The president can approve Supreme Court justice nominations.
Congress can create and pass a new altered law on the same topic.
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

Which of the following is a method used by states to select state judges?

Election by votes in Congress
Election by the Supreme Court
Appointment by the president
Appointment by the governor
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

Why do some Americans prefer the appointment of judges rather than elections?

They believe appointments cost less public money than if potential judges run campaigns.
They believe appointments allow judges to focus on the will of the people in judicial review.
They believe appointments free judges from the pressures of public support and re-election.
They believe appointments lead judges to be dependent on the other government branches.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

Which of the following gives the judicial branch the power to determine whether a law is acceptable under the Constitution?

Writ of mandamus
Judicial review
Precedent
Dissent
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.06 MC)

What was the decision in the landmark Supreme Court decision in California v. Bakke?

Other students were chosen over Allan Bakke for admission.
Denial of Allan Bakke's admission was upheld by the Court.
The equal protection clause did not apply to Bakke's case.
The equal protection clause supported Bakke's case.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1:
Answer: Marbury v. Madison

Question 2:
Answer: The Supreme Court cannot enforce the changes it made.

Question 3:
Answer: Early leaders like Alexander Hamilton expected that the Supreme Court would have and would use the power of judicial review as a check on the other branches.

Question 4:
Answer: Supreme Court can undo public policy created by Congress.

Question 5:
Answer: Remedy

Question 6:
Answer: Congress can create and pass a new altered law on the same topic.

Question 7:
Answer: Appointment by the governor

Question 8:
Answer: They believe appointments free judges from the pressures of public support and re-election.

Question 9:
Answer: Judicial review

Question 10:
Answer: The equal protection clause supported Bakke's case.