Marshall
Why might Hamilton have stated that the judiciary has “neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment”?
The Supreme Court can issue, but not enforce, its own decisions
When courts overrule legislative acts or shape policy they are practicing judicial _______
activism
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
judicial review
"I don't agree with the majority opinion, so I'm going to write a ______________."
~Justice Ginsburg
dissenting opinion
A case involving a state v a state would necessitate ___________ jurisdiction.
original
This president tried, and failed, to increase the size of the Court in the 1930s
FDR
These federal courts would hear trials.
District Courts
Who or what is MOST likely to file an amicus brief?
interest groups
A friend of the court brief
amicus brief
This Federalist Paper covers the judicial branch.
Federalist 78
According to Hamilton the Supreme Court is the least dangerous branch because they don't these two "powers"
the power of the sword and the power of the purse
The judicial branch is most strongly influenced by the executive branch through the power of the president to do what?
Appoint judges to the federal judiciary
The MOST certain way to change a Supreme Court decision (other than by the Supreme Court)
amend the Constitution
Chief Justice Roberts was nominated by_______
George W Bush
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
C or L?
Thomas
C
The Supreme Court hears ____ of all the cases appealed to it.
1%
How would most political scientists describe the current nomination process for Supreme Court justices?
Much more political
The most famous originalist
Justice Scalia
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
He had the closest successful confirmation vote in history.
Justice Kavanaugh
This case extended the right to counsel to everyone accused of a felony
Gideon v Wainwright
Which court in history? U.S. v Nixon
Burger Court
The first woman to serve on the Court.
Sandra Day O'Connor
What does the Supreme Court issue when it agrees to hear a case?
Writ of certiorari
The judiciary's article of the Constitution
Article III
Which court in history? Brown v Board
Warren Court
Which historic Court was one of the most active in shaping public policy in the twentieth century?
Warren Court
The least senior:
Thomas
Sotomayor
Alito
Roberts
Sotomayor
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”
“O Tannenbaum”
How long does each side have to argue in front of SCOTUS?
30 minutes
From 1973 until recently this was the "litmus test" for presidents and senators when it comes to SCOTUS nominees.
Roe v Wade...abortion
True or false: Courts of appeal MUST hear all cases appealed to them, while SCOTUS gets to pick and choose
true
Originalist or Living Constitution: Justice Jackson
Living Constitution
She is the first African American woman to serve on the Court.
Katanji Brown Jackson
Who represents the federal government in appeals to the Supreme Court?
Solicitor General
Which historic court? U.S. v Lopez
Rehnquist Court
This case ruled that school segregation is unconstitutional
Brown v Board
Justice Kagan was nominated by _______
Obama
Which historic court? Citizens United v F.E.C.
Roberts Court
For a case to be heard in the Supreme Court, a minimum of how many justices must vote to hear the case?
4
Who is the justice who had no experience as a judge?
Justice Kagan
The most senior:
Thomas
Roberts
Gorsuch
Alito
Roberts
The number one reason SCOTUS would hear a case:
circuit conflict
Who is Nathan Clifford?
Maine's only official Supreme Court Justice
In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what “incriminating” evidence was found on Grandma’s back?
Claus marks
The first African American to serve on the Court.
Thurgood Marshall
Under what circumstances does the Supreme Court hears cases from state courts?
When they involve a federal or constitutional question
Justice Barrett was nominated by_______
Trump
The current Solicitor General:
D. John Sauer
What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Clarice
Who does the bulk of the reading of the applications for cert that come into the Supreme Court?
clerks
Which case? States cannot tax the National Bank
McCulloch v Maryland
An opinion written by a justice who voted with the majority but has an alternative basis for the decision
concurring opinion
A tradition whereby nominees for federal judgeships must meet the approval of senators of the president's party from the state in which the nominee will serve.
senatorial courtesy
The House and Senate have the power to control the Supreme Court by
Determining the size of the Court
A Supreme Court Justice who writes the following words, “Generations from now, lawyers and judges will look back at today’s ruling with utter contempt,” is probably writing a:
dissenting opinion
When the Supreme Court makes a ruling that makes all states follow something from the Bill of Rights, we call this _______
selective incorporation
Justices who believe they should use their position to correct social wrongs and place a great emphasis on the future societal ramifications of their decisions adhere to the philosophy of:
Living Constitution, judicial activism