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How many judges have been the subject of impeachment proceedings in U.S. history?
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Fifteen.
(Of these fifteen, seven were acquitted, four were convicted, and one resigned.) |
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What is the only federal court that the Constitution requires?
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The Supreme Court.
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Why is judicial review an important power of the federal courts?
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It gives them the right to declare laws of Congress/executive branch void and uninforcible if they are judged to be unconstitutional.
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The writer of Federalist No. 78.
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Alexander Hamilton
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What was the main purpose of Federalist No. 78?
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Hamilton wrote Federalist No. 78 to state that the Constitution intended to give the courts the right to decide wether a law is unconstitutional, and was not designed to increase the court's power, but instead to confine the legislature's.
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The current chief Justice of the United States.
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William H. Rehnquist
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What was "born" in the 1880s and 1890s as the Court established itself as the authority on what regulation were permissible?
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Judicial activism
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In the first 75 years of this country, how many federal laws were held to be unconstitutional?
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Only two.
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When a President strategically appoints justices who he/she knows will likely be in favor of passing his/her laws and programs.
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"Packing"
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Foam _________ peanuts.
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How long do judges on the constitutional courts serve?
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Judges on the constitutional courts serve for life.
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How does a senator exercise his/her veto power?
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By using the "blue slip" to record his or her views on the nominee.
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The party membership of federal judges makes a difference in how they _____.
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Vote
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How are supreme court judges usually picked?
By a test of ideological purity or byprofessional qualifications? |
By ideological purity (the political litmus test).
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In forma pauperis
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A procedure by which a poor person can file and be heard in court as a pauper, free of charge.
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The number of justices on the Supreme Court.
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Nine
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Aside from deciding specific cases, what does the Supreme court do?
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1.) resolves conflict among the states
2.) maintains national supremicy 3.) ensures uniformity in national law interpretation 4.) determines constitutionality of laws and government actions. |
What are their duties?
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Who has the right to impeach federal justices?
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Congress
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Since William Rehnquist became Chief Jistice in 1989, the federal court has taken a ______shift.
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Rightward
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Cert
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A shortened reference of a case presented before justices before a hearing is scheduled.
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How many justices have to agree to hear a case before it can be scheduled for a hearing?
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Four (i.e. the "rule of four")
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In which famous case did Cheif Justice John Marshall claim the power of judicial review for the Supreme Court?
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Marbury vs. Madison
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What kind of court system does the United States have?
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A dual court system -- one federal, one state.
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When a Supreme Court justice does not agree with the Court's majority decision, that justice is said to have a __________opinion.
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dissenting
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What are some ways that the other branches of government perform checks on the power of the courts?
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1.) The president has the power of appointment.
2.) Congress must confirm appointments 3.) Justices may be impeached 4.) Congress can amend the Constitution to protect against the passing of unconstitutional laws |
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Can judicial court hopefuls nominate themselves?
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Yes, they may.
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