Government Basics and Judicial Branch Quiz

Question #1 The Supreme Court opinion that is written by the justices on the winning side is

called…

• Concurring opinion

• Prevailing opinion

• Dissenting opinion

• Majority opinion

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#2 The Supreme Court opinion that is written by the justices on the losing side is called…

• Dissenting opinion

• Concurring opinion

• Majority opinion

• Prevailing opinion

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#3 How do Supreme court justices get their positions?

• Elected by the people

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Appointed by the senate and confirmed by the House of Representatives

• Chosen by existing members of the Supreme Court

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#4 A court ruling that sets a standard for future cases is know as what?

• Trend

• Precedence

• Voir Dire

• Stare Decisis

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#5 The Supreme Court hast he power to declare government laws and actions unconstitutional.  What is that

power known as?

• Judicial Analysis

• Judicial Veto

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Confirmation

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#6 Which is correct about federal judges?

• They can serve for two terms of six years

• They must be at least 50 years old.

• They serve for life

• They may serve in Congress while being a judge

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#7 The Constitution specifically lists actions that government can not do. This creates ____ type of

government?

• Limited

• Protective

• Minimal

• Representative

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#8 John Locke’s Social Contract Theory states that

Government is independent from the people.

The people are not guaranteed any rights.

The leaders of a country are given their power from God.

The people give up some of their freedom in exchange for security.

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#9 Sharing power between the national and state governments is known as what?

• Bicameralism

• Federalism

• Democracy

• Republic

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#10 The primary job of the Supreme Court is to …

• Protect and interpret the Constitution

• Create laws

• Determine guilt or innocence

• Impeach government officials

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