Foundations of Law
What is God’s standard of justice?
His own character
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
What is the highest tier of the federal judicial system?
The U.S. Supreme Court
What is Judicial Activism?
When judges interpret the law based on current needs and may shape policy.
What legal code did Justinian compile?
The Corpus Juris Civilis
Who appoints federal judges?
The president
What case ruled school segregation unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
What is it called when a Supreme Court justice agrees with the majority’s decision but for different reasons?
concurring opinion
Who argued that law comes from both nature and Scripture?
William Blackstone
What happens the first Monday in October each year for the Supreme Court?
The term begins
Why was Robert Bork’s nomination in 1987 historically significant?
It was highly politicized and marked a shift in how judicial nominees were evaluated.
Who must confirm all federal judicial appointments.
The Senate
What does stare decisis mean?
Let the decision stand
What kind of jurisdiction do Circuit Courts of Appeals have?
Appellate
What case established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the main difference between judicial restraint and judicial activism?
Restraint interprets laws based on original intent; activism adapts to current needs.
What was the name of William Blackstone's book?
Commentaries of the Laws of England
Which courts use both grand and petit juries?
District Courts
What is a writ of certiorari?
A request to review a lower court decision
Name the 5 different ways state judges can be selected.
Partisan Election, Nonpartisan Election, Gubernatorial Appointment, Legislative Selection, or The Missouri Plan