Multiple-Choice and Short Answer (Worth 4 Points Each)

POL 102 Quiz 5 Chapter 10: The Judiciary

Multiple-Choice and Short Answer (worth 4 points each):

1. John G. Roberts Jr. is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. a. true

b. false

2. The current U.S. Supreme Court has ___ members. a. seven

b. eight

c. nine

d. twelve

3. Judges on the Supreme Court serve ______terms. a. 4-year

b. 6-year

c. lifetime (assuming good behavior)

d. 20-year

4. The Constitution outlined very specific details for how the U.S. Judiciary should be organized. There has been absolutely no room left for revision. a. true

b. false

5. When a judge interprets an unclear constitution or statutory provision, the judge does not do so blithely. He often considers: a. legal standards

b. intent of the framers of legislation

c. precedents

d. all of the above

6. It is the job of courts to ______the law. 7. The United States has a dual court system. There are fifty state court systems and one federal court systems. a. true

b. false

8. When a majority opinion is written by the Supreme Court, a ______opinion can also be authored by a Supreme Court justice who agrees with the outcome of the case but for different reasons. Such justices may choose to go on record with their own reasons for reaching a decision. a. Unanimous opinion

b. Concurring opinion

c. Dissenting opinion

d. Justice’s words

9. Prospective justices to the Supreme Court are nominated by anyone and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. a. true

b. false

10. The following can influence who is nominated and approved to serve on the Supreme Court as a justice: a. Personal friendship, political party, merit, religion, geography

b. Speaking ability, favorite tv show, style

c. Dissenting opinion, unanimous opinion, justice’s words

d. Tipper Gore

Worth 6 points:

11. What is judicial review?