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What is the role of the judiciary according to the text?
What is the role of the judiciary according to the text?
- Amending laws
- Making laws
- Interpreting laws (correct)
- Enforcing laws
Which type of court is responsible for correcting errors made by lower courts?
Which type of court is responsible for correcting errors made by lower courts?
- Special Courts
- State Supreme Court
- Constitutional Courts
- Court of Appeals (correct)
What is the main difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?
What is the main difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?
- Interpreting laws strictly vs. interpreting laws loosely
- Following original intent vs. interpreting in the context of today (correct)
- Legislative vs. Executive focus
- State vs. Federal court focus
In the federal court system, what is exclusive jurisdiction?
In the federal court system, what is exclusive jurisdiction?
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Which level of court usually has original jurisdiction in the state court system?
Which level of court usually has original jurisdiction in the state court system?
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What is the term length for federal judges once appointed?
What is the term length for federal judges once appointed?
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What is the purpose of a writ of certiorari in the context of the text?
What is the purpose of a writ of certiorari in the context of the text?
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'Judicial review' refers to the power of judges to:
'Judicial review' refers to the power of judges to:
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'Court of last resort' is a term that refers to:
'Court of last resort' is a term that refers to:
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What must happen before the Supreme Court takes on a case for review?
What must happen before the Supreme Court takes on a case for review?
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