#1
Which of the following courts is the highest authority for constitutional interpretation in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationSupreme Court is the highest authority for constitutional interpretation.
#2
Who has the authority to appoint federal judges in the United States?
The President
ExplanationThe President has the authority to appoint federal judges.
#3
In the United States, what is the term length for federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?
Lifetime tenure
ExplanationFederal judges, including Supreme Court justices, have lifetime tenure.
#4
What is the term for a legal document that orders a person to appear in court or produce certain evidence?
Subpoena
ExplanationA subpoena orders a person to appear in court or produce evidence.
#5
Who has the power to ratify treaties in the United States?
The Senate
ExplanationThe Senate has the power to ratify treaties.
#6
What is the term for the legal principle that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense?
Double jeopardy
ExplanationDouble jeopardy prevents trying a person twice for the same offense.
#7
What does the term 'judicial review' refer to in constitutional law?
The power of the judiciary to review and invalidate laws or governmental actions that are inconsistent with the constitution
ExplanationJudicial review refers to the judiciary's power to invalidate unconstitutional laws or actions.
#8
In the United States, what is the minimum number of justices required to hear and decide a case in the Supreme Court?
8
ExplanationA minimum of 8 justices is required to hear and decide a case in the Supreme Court.
#9
What is the role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in the United States?
To oversee the functioning of the federal judiciary
ExplanationThe Chief Justice oversees the federal judiciary.
#10
What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?
Civil law deals with disputes between individuals, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state
ExplanationCivil law pertains to disputes between individuals, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state.
#11
What is the term for a law that retroactively makes an act illegal and imposes punishment for it?
Ex post facto law
ExplanationAn ex post facto law retroactively criminalizes an act.
#12
What is the term for the process of questioning potential jurors to ensure a fair trial?
Voir dire
ExplanationVoir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors.
#13
What is the principle of 'stare decisis' in legal terms?
The requirement for judges to adhere to previous court rulings when deciding similar cases
ExplanationStare decisis is the principle of following precedent in similar cases.
#14
What is the significance of the case 'Marbury v. Madison' in U.S. constitutional law?
It established the principle of judicial review
ExplanationMarbury v. Madison established judicial review.
#15
What is the significance of the case 'Brown v. Board of Education' in U.S. constitutional law?
It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional
ExplanationBrown v. Board of Education declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional.
#16
In the United States, what is the term for a court order that requires a person to be brought before a judge or court, especially for investigation of a restraint of the person's liberty?
Habeas corpus
ExplanationHabeas corpus is a court order to bring a person before a judge.
#17
In the United States, which branch of government has the authority to declare war?
Legislative Branch
ExplanationThe Legislative Branch has the authority to declare war.
#18
What is the primary function of the U.S. Supreme Court?
To interpret and apply the U.S. Constitution
ExplanationThe primary function of the U.S. Supreme Court is to interpret and apply the Constitution.