Over which two cases would the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction? a case in which the U. S. government is a defendant
a case involving a dispute between Arizona and Nevada

Which term describes the view of the Constitution Thomas Jefferson took while considering the National Bank?strict constructionism

Which explains how the judiciary can remain independent?
B.
Justices can change laws to suit themselves.
C.
Justices are given lifetime appointments.
D.
Justices can be replaced by the president at any time.

The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution says that all citizens, regardless of race, have equal protection under the law. In an 1896 decision, Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation of races was not unconstitutional as long as equal services were provided to people of all races. This decision was overturned in Brown V. Board of Education. What are the cases examples of?
Plessy v. Ferguson is an example of judicial restraint and Brown V. Board of Education is an example of judicial activism.

Who is the highest ranking officer of the judicial branch?
Chief Justice

Which two arguments support judicial activism?
It is the job of the court to interpret and enforce federal law.
It is the job of the court to consider social conditions and values.

Which two answer choices best show the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
It strengthened the Supreme Court’s position as a co-equal branch of the government.
It established the idea that only the Supreme Court can determine what is constitutional.

Put the hierarchy of the federal court system in order with the highest level at the top of the diagram. Supreme court; Court appeals; District Court

The role of the judicial branch is to
interpret the law

What are two ways that the legislative branch provides a check on the judicial branch?
Congress can pass amendments to the Constitution.
The Senate must confirm Supreme Court justices.

Compare the different types of law by dragging each tile to the correct location on the diagram. Criminal Law- Involves offense; Civil Law- Involves parties

Which two cases would the Supreme Court be most likely to review?
a case in which a federal law is challenged
a case concerning presidential actions

If a private citizen sues a business, that is an example of


legislative- Can propose amendments
Executive- Can appoint

In the case of Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court ruled that a state statute banning interracial marriage was unconstitutional. What would this be an example of?
B.
originalism
C.
judicial activism
D.
strict constructionism

What was the main purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
It established the federal court system.