Supreme Court & Stuff
What case established the power of judicial review in the United States?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the lowest level of federal courts?
The district courts
What amendment protects people from self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
The 5th Amendment
What article of the Constitution outlines the power of the Judicial Branch?
Article III
What refers to asking a higher court to review a lower courts decision?
When a petitioner asks the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari, they are requesting what to happen?
A review of a lower court's decision
Instead of retrying cases Appellate courts do what?
Review decisions of lower courts
What amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
The 6th Amendment
Judges "hold their offices during good behavior," means what?
They have a life tenure in office
What protects individuals from unlawful search and seizures?
The 4th Amendment
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What federal court has both original and appellate jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court
What amendment applies to civil trials and the right to a jury?
What branch nominates federal judges?
The executive branch
An indictment
When the court's opinion agrees with the majority but for different reasons, it is called what?
A concurring opinion
What must happen for a Supreme Court decision to be made?
A majority vote of justices
What amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
The 8th Amendment
Who approves all federal judicial appointments?
The Senate
The legal principle that requires arrest individuals be brought before a judge to determine if punishment is lawful?
Habeas Corpus
Opinion of the court that disagrees with the majority
Dissenting opinion
What are the 3 levels of federal courts?
District, Appellate, and the Supreme Court
Why must the government respect all legal rights of individuals?
The legal principle of Due Process
What are 3 times when there are exceptions to the legal standards for assessing no unreasonable searches and seizures?
Emergency Situations
Consent
Plain View
School
Automobile Exception
What Supreme Court case stated that constitutional rights are not absolute, especially in cases of National Danger?
Schenck v. United States