Type of philosophy that allows justices to think outside of the box and look at the Constitution as a revolving document; interprets the Constitution differently than Founding Fathers intended
What is Judicial Activism or Loose Constructionist
100
Who nominated Supreme Court Justices to the US Supreme Court?
Who is the President of the United States
100
There is a jury when a case reaches the Supreme Court. True of false.
What is false
100
How many justices were originally on the Supreme Court?
What is six.
100
A lower court must request what when appealing their case to the Supreme Court?
What is a writ of certiorari.
200
Type of philosophy where justices interpret the Constitution literally word for word. Feel that we should interpret the Constitution as the Founding Fathers intended.
What is Judicial Restraint or Strict Constructionist
200
Who approves the nominations to the United States Supreme Court?
Who is the Senate
200
Briefs that are filed by "friends of the court"
What is amicus curiae briefs
200
What document created the Supreme Court?
What is the Constitution
200
Who has to grant a writ of certiorari?
What is the Supreme Court.
300
Burning of the flag in Texas v. Johnson was found to be protected speech under the first amendment as it was considered symbolic speech. Which type of judicial philosophy was exercised in this decision?
What is judicial activism
300
What is the number one most influential factor in nominating Supreme Court justices?
What is party affiliation or political ideology
300
How long does each side have to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court Justices?
What is 30 minutes each side (total of an hour)
300
The greatest power of the Supreme Court is what
What is judicial review
300
In order for a case to be heard, the Supreme Court Justices must meet what rule?
What is the rule of four
400
In the Supreme Court Case Dred Scott v. Sanford, it was decided that Scott was not able to sue for his freedom because according to the Constitution, he was not a citizen. What type of philosophy was exercised in this case?
What is judicial restraint.
400
A test that is given to potential nominees to determine if the president will move forward in the nomination process.
What is a litmus test?
400
An opinion that a justice writes that is opposite from the majority opinion is called what?
What is a dissenting opinion
400
How many justices currently sit on the Supreme Court?
What is nine
400
Supreme Court justices will typically only grant appeals to cases that have a large impact on society. True of false
What is true
500
Roe v. Wade (abortion) was a Supreme Court case that was decided based off of what Constitutional Philosophy?
What is Judicial Activism
500
Supreme Court Justices typically have a background as what?
What is a former judge or attorney
500
A justice that agrees with the majority opinion, but for different legal reasons write what type of opinion?
What is a concurring opinion.
500
Who was responsible for the Court Packing plan, which was an attempt to pack the court with justices who would always rule in favor of this President's programs?
Who is FDR
500
How many cases does the Supreme Court hear and make decisions on every year?