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ARTICLE III TEST
Article III of the Constitution
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12th Grade
03/16/2010

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judicial power
Definition
the power to interpret the laws and hear and judge cases
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jurisdiction
Definition
the power of judgement over certain types of cases or over certain areas
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original jurisdiction
Definition
the power of a court to hear the case first
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appellate jurisdiction
Definition
the power to retry a case already heard in a lower court
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certiorari
Definition
"to be informed"
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Does the Supreme Court have to hear all cases?
Definition
No
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judicial review
Definition
the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law or an executive act unconstitutional
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Some argue that ___________ makes the judicial brand the most powerful branch.
Definition
judicial review
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If the Supreme Court rules something unconstitutional, the only thing that changes that is ___________ or ________________.
Definition
the Supreme Court themselves; a constitutional amendment
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The ____________ is called upon to interpret a federal state or local law and decided whether or not it is constitutional.
Definition
Judicial Branch
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judicial restraint
Definition
encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power
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judicial activism
Definition
judges do not avoid overturning statutes and precedents
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strict construction
Definition
policy of construing the Constitution text narrowly to limit government power
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loose construction
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policy of construing the Constitution's text to allow flexible government power
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Federal judges are appointed by whom?
Definition
the president
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Federal judges are appointed for a term of how long?
Definition
life
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Name 1 type of special federal court
Definition
-claims court
-tax court
-veterans court
-military court
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Federal judges may be impeached on what charge?
Definition
poor behavior
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Can a federal judges salary be lowered while they remain in office?
Definition
no
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What is the salary of the Chief Justice?
Definition
$223,500
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What is the salary of the Associate Justice?
Definition
$213,900
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How many Cheif Justices and Associate Justices are there respectively?
Definition
1;8
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The number of Chief and Associate Justices where set by who's plan?
Definition
Roosevelt
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Federal courts hear what types of cases?
Definition
criminal and civil cases
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What are the four types of federal courts?
Definition
1)Magistrate Courts
2)District Courts
3)U.S Appellate Courts
4)Supreme Court
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How many members are in the electoral college?
Definition
538
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How many US Appellate Courts are there?
Definition
13; 11 + DC and a special Federal Circuit
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The Supreme Court is made up of how many justices?
Definition
9
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Supreme Court holds what types of jurisdiction?
Definition
both original and appellate
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Who is the Chief Justice?
Definition
John Roberts, Indiana 2005
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Name one of the female associate justices
Definition
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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which amenment took away federal court jurisdiction in 2 cases?
Definition
11th
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criminal cases
Definition
cases concerning law breakers
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civil cases
Definition
a dispute/disagrement between 2 or more parties
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cases of equity
Definition
cases concerning a prevention of some wrong or end wrong being done
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Name 3 areas of Federal Court Jurisdictions
Definition
1. criminal cases
2. civil cases
3. cases of equity
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who is the newest member to the US Supreme Court?
Definition
sonia sotomayer
Term
who is the next judge to break the tenure record?
Definition
John Paul Stevens
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who has the same salary as the chief justice?
Definition
VP
Term
What is the tenure record?
Definition
36 yrs
Term
treason
Definition
to make War against the US or to give aid or comfort to the enemy
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What is the only crime defined in the Constitution?
Definition
treason
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What must take place to be convicted of treason?
Definition
There must be 2 witnesses or admitted in a public court
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What is the minimum punishment for treason?
Definition
5 yrs and/or $10,000 fine
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corruption of blood
Definition
descendents cannot be guilty of another's crime
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On average how many requests for certioary does the US Supreme Court get annually?
Definition
10,000
Term
Who appoints state judges?
Definition
governor
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Judges are removed through what process?
Definition
impeachment
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What is the highest court in the state system?
Definition
state supreme court
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What is the main trial court?
Definition
district
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Who is the Chief Justice?
Definition
Roberts
Term
How many justices are in the US Supreme Court?
Definition
9
Term
Which article deals with the judicial branch?
Definition
3
Term
Which article deals with the legislative branch?
Definition
1
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