Review I
The difference between judges interpreting laws and making decision is judicial restraint and activism
False
It gave jobs & other opportunities to members of groups such as racial minorities / women
affirmative action
The Internet was invented when?
January 1, 1983
They overcame legal barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
15th Amendment
What happened in 1963 according to our notes?
March on Washington
Which candidates get elected by obtaining signatures from citizen on petition?
Mayor
The Internet was invented when?
January 1, 1983
In Texas who serves as the employee of the county.
Constable
Supreme Court Case that finally recognized that Mexican Americans had civil rights
Hernandez v. Texas
Supreme Court and Circuit Court settles which crimes?
federal crimes
Free press is necessary to keep who in line?
Government
Which of the following is not correct in the category...
obtaining signatures
Eighteen yr olds
People who don’t own property
Native Americans and women
Eighteen yr olds
People who don’t own property
Native Americans and women
obtaining signatures
Eighteen yr olds
People who don’t own property
Native Americans and women
What is essential for placing officials in legislative offices?
Voting
In 1954, the Supreme Court changed the course of American history under the leadership of who?
Chief Justice Earl Warren
We're more diverse with decision-making and representatives elected to office because of what?
Voting Rights Act
What acknowledges the power of judges to promote new social policy by overturning precedent?
Judicial activism
The network of networks according to the notes is known as?
The internet
In the list chose which is not correct for U.S. Chief Executive....
2 term limit
commander-in-chief of the state's military forces
the president of the United
Prepare the budget
commander-in-chief of the state's military forces
Entitlement, defense, and education are…
Federal Expenditures
In the list chose which is not correct for Texas Chief Executive....
the governor
No term limits
commander-in-chief of the nations’ armed forces
Vetoes/approves legislation
commander-in-chief of the nations’ armed forces
Sharing space technology research has improved...
Who was against the Supreme Court Power. He felt judicial review interrupted the Constitution.
Thomas Jefferson
In the list which is not a function of the Judicial Branch...
Interpret laws
Determine punishment
Balloting judges
Protect citizens
Balloting judges
Supreme, Circuit, and District Courts are apart of court system?
Federal judicial system
Supreme Court: validated power that universities could consider race as a factor for admissions
Grutter v. Bollinger