Semester 2 Flashcards
Which of the following is an argument in favor of judicial restraint?
the Court should stay out of legislative matters
Judicial activism
better insures that the rights of the minority are protected
How long can Supreme court justices serve?
For life
Federal trial courts in which judges and often juries hear and decide cases are
district courts
Congress checks the Court’s power by
rejecting judicial appointments
Federal judges must be nominated by the executive branch and confirmed by
The senate
People who consider current social conditions in interpreting the Constitution are called
loose constructionists
All of the following describe Supreme Court justices EXCEPT
they usually resign at an early age
When John Marshall was chief justice, the
principle of judicial review was established
According to the Constitution, the lower federal courts have
the authority to administer and interpret the law
A large judicial district is called a
Circuit
All of the following are checks against judicial power EXCEPT
the Senate’s power to overturn judges’ decisions
The role of the Supreme Court has
increased over time
The number of justices on the Supreme Court is set by
Congress
Federal justices are selected by
presidential nomination and Senate majority approval
