Understanding American Politics and Government

Which Article of the Constitution created the federal judiciary?

Which of the following does Article III establish?

The __________ Act of 1789 established the basic three-tiered structure of the federal court system.

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court first claim the right of judicial review?

In which court do cases generally begin?

When a case is granted review before the Supreme Court,the parties submit written __________ presenting their arguments.

A writ of __________ is a request submitted to the U.S.Supreme Court to review a lower court decision.

For a case to be heard in the Supreme Court,a minimum of how many justices must vote to hear the case?

Following oral arguments,the justices gather for a __________,during which they discuss the case and cast preliminary votes.

How many tiers does the federal judiciary have?

Which type of case concerns the violation of the legal rights of one individual toward another?

In a __________ bargain,both parties agree to a specified crime and punishment.

Law made by judges when no legislation currently exists is which type of law?

Which of the following represents the federal government in the Supreme Court?

Which of the following nominates U.S.federal judges?

In Citizen's United v.Federal Election Commission,the Supreme Court struck down limits on which type of funding by corporations,nonprofits,and labor unions?

Which of the following indicates the right of the Supreme Court to be the first to hear a case rather than simply review the decision of a lower court?

What is the name given to the power of the courts to interpret,and overturn,the actions of the executive and legislative branches?

Which of the following brings the case before the court in civil cases?