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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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