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Constitutional Law

Q: In 1863, President Lincoln declared free all the slaves in the rebelling states in the ____________________.
Q: Though slavery was abolished in 1862, racial turbulence persisted and Congress passed the _________ which gave Blacks citizenship.
Q: Discuss the difference between prejudice and discrimination and give examples of each.
Q: Explain the events leading up to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment and how effective it was.
Q: Describe what affirmative action programs are, where they are used, and discuss whether you feel they are effective. Are they appropriate? Are they fair?
Q: Explain what the Fourteenth Amendment did and its effect on all U.S. citizens.
Q: Discuss what alleged racial disparities exist within our criminal justice system.
Q: The contention that police single out subjects based solely on the color of their skin frequently leads to allegations of _________.
Q: The incorporation doctrine is also known as the doctrine of _________incorporation.
Q: In Dred Scott v. Sanford, the Supreme Court ruled that even __________could not be citizens and they had "no rights which a white man was bound to respect."
Q: __________segregated blacks from whites in schools, restaurants, and even cemeteries.
Q: __________is an attitude; discrimination is a behavior.
Q: After the Civil War, many southern states continued discrimination by passing ________which forbade blacks to vote, serve on juries, hold certain jobs, move freely, own firearms, or gather in groups.
Q: The __________guarantees that states shall not deny any person due process nor equal protection of the laws.
Q: _________ programs are sometimes referred to as ethnic-preference or gender-preference programs.
Q: The ________is the belief that through hard work anyone can have success and ample material possessions.
Q: In the Brown decision, the Supreme Court ruled that "separate but equal" _______were illegal.
Q: The Equal Protection Clause prohibits discrimination in jury selection only when it is based on race. a. True b. False
Q: Reverse discrimination consists of giving preferential treatment in hiring and promoting women and minorities to the detriment of white males. a. True b. False
Q: Jim Crow laws emerged across the south following the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). a. True b. False
Q: The Bill of Rights was originally meant to apply only to the states, not the national government. a. True b. False
Q: Full due process rights are afforded to inmates in prison disciplinary proceedings. a. True b. False
Q: Even after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, slavery remained entrenched in the states. a. True b. False
Q: Rights and privileges are both legally protected. a. True b. False
Q: Affirmative action programs were created to spread equal opportunities throughout the diverse American population. a. True b. False
Q: Unintentional acts of employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin are prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. a. True b. False
Q: The Thirteenth Amendment granted citizenship to the freed slaves. a. True b. False
Q: Supreme Court justices tend to evolve in their thinking once they are elevated to the Court. Therefore, the new Supreme Court justice may take opinions different from what might be expected by the President who nominated him or her or the Senate, which confirmed him or her. Is this a problem for the judicial system? Why or why not?
Q: Some advocate that judges, even those on the United States Supreme Court, should be strict constructionist's meaning a rigid reading and interpretation of the law. Take an opposing view and justify your answer.
Q: Some commentators feel that the appointment of Supreme Court justices by the chief executive (the President of the United States) ensures that the Supreme Court will always be a political body, voting politically on cases that come before it. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Q: The Supreme Court has molded law enforcement from a job with complete discretion to one that is highly standardized with virtually every action officers take today subject to specific Supreme Court decisions. Is this a good thing for law enforcement? Why or why not?
Q: Opponents of judicial review contend that judges have too much power, while supporters believe there must be some watchdog to maintain the constitutionality of law. Which position do you most agree with? Justify your answer and give examples of recent cases or controversies that support your view.
Q: If the Supreme Court declines to hear a case, it is __________the state's ruling. a. questioningb. upholding c. affirmingd. relinquishing
Q: The Constitution directs that the president of the United States shall nominate a judge for appointment to the Supreme Court, which the ________must confirm. a. the Senateb. the House of Representatives c. the American Bar Association d. all of the above
Q: A Supreme Court appointment is a lifetime appointment, but can be terminated by a. impeachment.b. resignation. c. death.d. B and Ce. all of the above
Q: The Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice and _________ Associate Justices.a. 5b. 6 c. 8 d. 9
Q: The caseload of the Supreme Court has increased rapidly in recent years with the current workload exceeding _______ cases per term.a. 10,000 b. 1000c. 500 d. 350
Q: The vast majority of cases before the Supreme Court come from mandatory review of all appealed state supreme court cases. a. True b. False
Q: Martin v. Hunter's Lessee held that the Supreme Court can review and reverse state court decisions and can review pending state cases.a. Trueb. False
Q: United States v. Klein overruled ExParte McCardle by holding that Congress did not have the right to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts.a. Trueb. False
Q: Congress reserves the right to limit jurisdiction of federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. a. Trueb. False
Q: The United States Supreme Court is the law of the land, no judicial or political body can overrule its decisions, and even the Supreme Court cannot overrule itself. a. True b. False
Q: In 1803, the United States Supreme Court established its power of judicial review in the case of______________.
Q: The power of the Supreme Court to analyze decisions of other government entities and lower courts is known as_________.
Q: The Supreme Court has jurisdiction in cases dealing with foreign dignitaries or cases involving legal disputes between __________.
Q: The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over cases that reach it on appeal and cases over which it has _________ jurisdiction.
Q: The judicial power of the Supreme Court can be found in__________ of the Constitution.
Q: Describe the influence of the Supreme Court on the justice system.
Q: Explain the types of opinions that may be written by Supreme Court justices, who may write them, and the purpose of each.
Q: Explain the process used in deciding which cases will be heard by the Supreme Court.
Q: Describe the authority the Supreme Court has and how it has come by this authority.
Q: Describe the ideological makeup of the current Supreme Court. In your opinion, do labels such as "liberal" or "conservative" provide an accurate portrayal of the current Court? Explain.
Q: It can be interpreted from TheFederalistPapersthat the Supreme Court was assigned the awesome task of practically overseeing the ___________.
Q: The justices not only render decisions, they also __________the Constitution.
Q: During _________, the justices consider administrative matters and write opinions, but do not hear cases.
Q: All questions are allowed, and politics become readily apparent, during a Supreme Court nominee's ________ process.
Q: The Supreme Court has effectively created most of its own power and authority through the process of ___________.
Q: After the President nominates a judge for appointment to the Supreme Court, the ___________must confirm the nomination.
Q: An opinion that agrees with the majority is called a _________opinion.
Q: The current Supreme Court is considered by many to be _________ .
Q: Decisions that favor the government's interest in prosecuting and punishing offenders over recognition or expansion of individual rights tend to be classified as _________decisions.
Q: ________is a Latin term that means "to be informed."
Q: In ExparteMcCardle (1868), Congress reserved the right to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts, including the Supreme Court.a. Trueb. False
Q: In the case of Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, the final determination was that the Supreme Court had the authority to review cases involving federal law, even though the case is pending in a state court.a. Trueb. False
Q: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any criminal case where controversies over the death penalty are involved. a. True b. False
Q: A petition is a written statement from the Court. a. True b. False
Q: The Supreme Court has tremendous power through the process of judicial review. a. True b. False
Q: The framers of the Constitution were very specific as to how the Supreme Court was to be organized. a. True b. False
Q: Due to its strict conformance to stare decisis, the Supreme Court cannot overrule itself. a. True b. False
Q: The Supreme Court, powerful as it is, cannot override the will of the majority expressed in acts of Congress. a. True b. False
Q: In determining which cases to hear, the justices are often looking for cases involving matters that directly influence the law and the nation. a. True b. False
Q: Decisions made by the Supreme Court affect the everyday lives of Americans. a. True b. False
Q: The Supreme Court established its authority as the final interpreter of the Constitution in the case of: a. Martin vs. Hunter's Lessees b. Ex parte McCardle c. Plessy v. Ferguson d. Marbury v. Madison
Q: Of the following statements about dissenting opinions, all are accurate except: a. They carry no legal authority. b. They date to the King's Bench of Great Britain in 1792. c. They are often used in hope of influencing future decisions. d. They carry the same legal authority as the majority opinion.
Q: Since the origin of the Supreme Court, justices have served. a. nearly 40 b. between 60 and 65 c. more than 100 d. nearly 210
Q: When the Supreme Court denies certiorari, it means the Court: a. is upholding the lower court ruling. b. believes the case lacks merit. c. finds the issue moot. d. takes no official position on the case.
Q: The current Supreme Court:a. overwhelmingly supports judicial review.b. is impartial on the issue of judicial review.c. supports the expansion of rights for offenders within the criminal justice system.d. is perceived to be a "law and order" court that supports expanded discretionary authority for criminal justice professionals.
Q: The number of women who have served on the Supreme Court through 2010 is: a. zero b. one c. three d. four
Q: The case which authorized the Court to maintain a position of the ultimate de facto lawmaker by deciding what legislation is and is not constitutional is: a. Martin vs. Hunter's Lessees b. Ex parte McCardle c. Plessy v. Ferguson d. Marbury v. Madison
Q: The Court has jurisdiction over two general types of cases, cases that reach it on appeal and cases over which the Court has:a. original jurisdiction.b. appellate jurisdiction.c. the power of judicial reviewd. subject-matter jurisdiction
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