Quimbee Outline Cards

Question 1

Marbury v. Madison declared:

Answer 1

the Supreme Court held that the judicial branch of the federal government has the authority to interpret the Constitution and declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

Question 2

The Supreme Court can strike down both _____ and _____ statutes as being unconstitutional.

Answer 2

state; federal

Question 3

Congress has the power to _____ or ______ the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction (under Article III)

Answer 3

expand; limit

Question 4

Congress does not have the power to expand or limit the Supreme Court’s ______ jurisdiction.

Answer 4

original

Question 5

Congress may crease and regulate the jurisdiction of the ____________ (Articles I and III)

Answer 5

lesser federal courts

Question 6

______ are generally immune from being sued in federal court without their consent.

Answer 6

States

Question 7

What does the doctrine of standing require?

Answer 7

A plaintiff to have the capacity to bring a claim based on an interest in the outcome of a case or controversy