<p> POL 102 Quiz 5 Chapter 10: The Judiciary</p><p>Multiple-Choice and Short Answer (worth 4 points each):</p><p>1. John G. Roberts Jr. is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. a. true</p><p> b. false</p><p>2. The current U.S. Supreme Court has ___ members. a. seven</p><p> b. eight</p><p> c. nine</p><p> d. twelve</p><p>3. Judges on the Supreme Court serve ______terms. a. 4-year</p><p> b. 6-year</p><p> c. lifetime (assuming good behavior)</p><p> d. 20-year</p><p>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</p><p> b. false</p><p>5. When a judge interprets an unclear constitution or statutory provision, the judge does not do so blithely. He often considers: a. legal standards</p><p> b. intent of the framers of legislation</p><p> c. precedents</p><p> d. all of the above</p><p>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</p><p> b. false</p><p>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</p><p> b. Concurring opinion</p><p> c. Dissenting opinion</p><p> d. Justice’s words</p><p>9. Prospective justices to the Supreme Court are nominated by anyone and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. a. true</p><p> b. false</p><p>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</p><p> b. Speaking ability, favorite tv show, style</p><p> c. Dissenting opinion, unanimous opinion, justice’s words</p><p> d. Tipper Gore</p><p>Worth 6 points:</p><p>11. What is judicial review?</p>
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