17 Questions
What year did Justice Kennedy retire?
2016
Which justice was replaced by Ketanji Brown Jackson?
Justice Kennedy
Who made the nomination to fill the vacancy left by Anthony Kennedy?
President Trump
Which justice faced allegations named by the Senate?
Justice Thomas
What is a constitutional requirement related to nominations according to the text?
Approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee
What year did Harriet Miers withdraw her nomination?
2005
What is the term used to describe the power of the judiciary to declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial review
In what case was the US Supreme Court first deemed unconstitutional?
Pletcher v. Peck
What is the term for the process of removing a justice from their position?
Impeachment
Which branch of government appoints judges according to the text?
The President
What is one area where judges do NOT have jurisdiction as per the text?
Criminal court cases
What is the term for the ability of judges to nullify laws that violate the constitution?
Constitutional annulment
What was the main idea behind the 15th amendment?
Granting voting rights to African-American men
Which case is associated with the concept of executive orders and the Emancipation Proclamation?
Brown v. Board of Education
What did the 14th amendment primarily focus on?
Ensuring equal treatment under the law
In the context of voting rights, what did the 1965 Voting Rights Act amendments address?
Granting rights to African-American men
What restriction did the 15th amendment aim to address?
Preventing certain individuals from being denied voting rights
Test your knowledge on judicial review, constitutional interpretation, and the role of judges in upholding the constitution. Explore key cases and concepts related to the judiciary's power to strike down laws that violate the constitution.
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