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What does the U.S. Constitution trump according to the text?
What does the U.S. Constitution trump according to the text?
- Congressional Acts
- International Treaties
- State Laws (correct)
- Executive Orders
What is the significance of SCOTUS striking down a law that benefits them as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of SCOTUS striking down a law that benefits them as mentioned in the text?
- Setting a precedent for following the Constitution (correct)
- Promoting legislative oversight
- Exercising executive power
- Abuse of judicial authority
What limitation does the text mention regarding Congress and SCOTUS's jurisdiction?
What limitation does the text mention regarding Congress and SCOTUS's jurisdiction?
- The President determines SCOTUS's jurisdiction
- SCOTUS's jurisdiction is limited by Article 3 of the Constitution (correct)
- State laws dictate SCOTUS's jurisdiction
- Congress can expand SCOTUS's jurisdiction without limits
Which case mentioned in the text involves a conflict between state law and a federal treaty?
Which case mentioned in the text involves a conflict between state law and a federal treaty?
Besides Congress, what else can federal courts review according to the text?
Besides Congress, what else can federal courts review according to the text?
Who has the authority to declare war according to the text?
Who has the authority to declare war according to the text?
What is the role of the President in treaties according to the text?
What is the role of the President in treaties according to the text?
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison according to the text?
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison according to the text?
What does judicial review refer to according to the text?
What does judicial review refer to according to the text?
Which branch of government is permitted to create inferior courts according to Article III sec. 1?
Which branch of government is permitted to create inferior courts according to Article III sec. 1?
What is the rule established by Judicial Review as per the text?
What is the rule established by Judicial Review as per the text?
What did Marbury v. Madison establish in terms of state court decisions?
What did Marbury v. Madison establish in terms of state court decisions?
In what situations does SCOTUS have jurisdiction over state cases?
In what situations does SCOTUS have jurisdiction over state cases?
Which of the following is NOT a limit on constitutional adjudication discussed?
Which of the following is NOT a limit on constitutional adjudication discussed?
What is the purpose of the standing requirement in federal courts?
What is the purpose of the standing requirement in federal courts?
Which element must plaintiffs satisfy to meet the Art.III requirements for federal court jurisdiction?
Which element must plaintiffs satisfy to meet the Art.III requirements for federal court jurisdiction?
What aspect ensures that parties have full incentive to litigate based on constitutional and prudential concerns?
What aspect ensures that parties have full incentive to litigate based on constitutional and prudential concerns?
What is required for a person to assert standing in a case?
What is required for a person to assert standing in a case?
In the context of standing, what does 'redressability' refer to?
In the context of standing, what does 'redressability' refer to?
What was the main reason for denying standing in LUJAN V.DEFENDERS?
What was the main reason for denying standing in LUJAN V.DEFENDERS?
In the MASS V.EPA case, what did the court's ruling indicate about standing?
In the MASS V.EPA case, what did the court's ruling indicate about standing?
What is one of the key aspects of causation needed for standing?
What is one of the key aspects of causation needed for standing?
Why was standing denied in LUJAN V.DEFENDERS based on redressability?
Why was standing denied in LUJAN V.DEFENDERS based on redressability?
Which theory emphasizes determining the purpose of framers and ratifiers from the text, legislative history, and historical context?
Which theory emphasizes determining the purpose of framers and ratifiers from the text, legislative history, and historical context?
What does a writ of mandamus represent in legal terms?
What does a writ of mandamus represent in legal terms?
In Marbury v. Madison, what did SCOTUS determine about the Judiciary Act of 1789?
In Marbury v. Madison, what did SCOTUS determine about the Judiciary Act of 1789?
Which principle involves comparing decisions to those in other countries when interpreting laws?
Which principle involves comparing decisions to those in other countries when interpreting laws?
What is the main legal concept established in Marbury v. Madison with respect to judicial power?
What is the main legal concept established in Marbury v. Madison with respect to judicial power?
Which factor did SCOTUS primarily base its interpretation on in Marbury v. Madison?
Which factor did SCOTUS primarily base its interpretation on in Marbury v. Madison?
What is the main function of the Judicial branch according to the text?
What is the main function of the Judicial branch according to the text?
Which branch of government has the power to execute and enforce laws?
Which branch of government has the power to execute and enforce laws?
In the U.S. Constitution, which branch has the power to make laws?
In the U.S. Constitution, which branch has the power to make laws?
What is the purpose of the separation of powers in a government?
What is the purpose of the separation of powers in a government?
What is the significance of limited/enumerated powers in Constitutional Law?
What is the significance of limited/enumerated powers in Constitutional Law?
'Checks and Balances' in a government system are designed to:
'Checks and Balances' in a government system are designed to:
'Marbury v. Madison' was significant in establishing:
'Marbury v. Madison' was significant in establishing:
'SCOTUS' is an acronym that stands for:
'SCOTUS' is an acronym that stands for:
'Marbury v. Madison' decision is considered crucial because it:
'Marbury v. Madison' decision is considered crucial because it:
'Judicial Review' refers to the power of courts to:
'Judicial Review' refers to the power of courts to:
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