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Political ScienceAmerican GovernmentAmerican Government and PoliticsPractice Set 16
Political ScienceAmerican GovernmentAmerican Government and PoliticsPractice Set 16The Courts
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Question 1
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Alexis de Tocqueville, an observer of nineteenth-century American society, indicated that Americans rely on courts
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to resolve political questions.
very rarely when compared to Europe.
only if there is no other alternative.
to resolve economic questions, but not political ones.
to provide a form of entertainment.
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Question 2
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In the United States
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the judiciary is not part of the political arena.
judges interpret the law becoming actors in the political arena.
judges work outside of the political system to resolve disputes.
judges are not policymakers when they interpret the law.
Options A and C are true.
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Question 3
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Most American law is based on
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French philosophy regarding the rights of man.
the Bible.
the English common law tradition.
Roman law.
the writings of Thomas Jefferson.
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Question 4
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The body of judge-made law is known as
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administrative regulations.
criminal law.
judicial maxims.
common law.
statutory law.
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Question 5
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A previous court decision that influences and is the basis for deciding later, similar cases is called
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a precedent.
criminal law.
a judicial maxim.
common law.
statutory law.
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Question 6
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The doctrine of stare decisis
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means to reverse the decision of a lower court.
says that the court does not have jurisdiction in a case.
allows the court to refer a case to the next highest court.
is the policy of following precedent established by past decisions to decide cases.
means strict interpretation.
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Question 7
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Most court cases are decided on precedent because
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it is important to set a uniform common set of rules for the country.
judges would rather play it safe and reuse old decisions.
it is easier for recording-keeping purposes.
the established body of judge-made law covers all cases that might come up.
Options B and C are true.
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Question 8
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Sources of American law include all of the following except
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the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.
case law.
statutes passed by legislatures.
administrative regulations.
the charter of the United Nations.
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Question 9
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The United States Constitution
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is the supreme law of the land.
is subordinate to State Constitutions in many matters.
does not specify the details of state and federal powers, instead leaving that up to Congress.
outlines the details of various state criminal codes.
outlines the details of court case law.
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Question 10
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Case law
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plays a minor role in decisions made by the courts.
includes judicial interpretations of common law principles and doctrines.
includes interpretations of constitutional provisions, statues, and administrative agency.
rules are determined by the president and Congress.
Options B and C are true.
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Question 11
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The United States has a dual court system, meaning there are
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civil courts and criminal courts.
misdemeanor and felony courts.
state and federal courts.
state and local courts.
district courts and territorial courts.
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Question 12
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Which of the following are important requirements that must be met before a case can be brought to court?
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Issues must be political questions.
Jurisdiction and standing to sue
Precedents and stare decisis
Judicial maxims
Requirements for legislation
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Question 13
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Jurisdiction refers to
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rules and principles announced in court decisions.
the authority of a court to hear and decide a particular class of cases.
the constitutionality of a law.
statutory law.
the common law.
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Question 14
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Sharia law applied to mediation and arbitration in a divorce within the Muslim community
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is supreme over state laws if both parties agree.
is supreme over the Constitution if both parties agree.
is reviewed by a court to determine if the decision is not grossly unfair or undermines public policy.
can be applied if one party agrees and the other disagrees.
All of the above are true.
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Question 15
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Diversity of citizenship
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is when a citizen holds dual citizenships and must choose one.
exists when the parties to a lawsuit are from different states.
exists when the parties to a lawsuit are from different countries.
None of the above is true.
Options B and C are true.
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Question 16
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A question that has to do with the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, or treaties is known as a __________ question.
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justiciable
political
federal
national
legal
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Question 17
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Standing to sue is
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determined by whether or not a court has jurisdiction over the matter.
determined by whether or not the Supreme Court will hear a case.
determined by whether or not a person or group has suffered harm as a result of the action that led to the dispute in question.
the decorum that is expected in dealing with the Supreme Court during trial.
also known as stare decisis.
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Question 18
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Which of the following is true?
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Most lawsuits are heard in state rather than federal courts.
Most lawsuits are heard in federal rather than state courts.
All cases heard in state court may be appealed to federal courts.
Cases heard in state court may be appealed to federal court if they case involves a federal question.
Options A and D are true.
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Question 19
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To engage in legal proceedings or seek relief in a court of law is to
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negotiate.
submit a brief of amicus curiae.
litigate.
exercise judicial review.
exercise jurisdiction.
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Question 20
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Interest groups play an important role in our judicial system because
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they have the opportunity to veto judicial nominations.
they help to fund the judicial review board.
Madison stipulated their role in Federalist #10.
they bring to trial cases of discrimination, civil liberties cases, and more than a third of cases involving business matters.
they frequently are defendants in class-action suits.
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