Judicial System Overview
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What is one of the responsibilities of U.S. Attorneys?

  • To enforce federal laws and represent the United States in court (correct)
  • To issue Supreme Court writs
  • To conduct jury trials
  • To confirm judicial nominations

    • Which body confirms judges nominated by the President?

  • The Supreme Court
  • The House of Representatives
  • The Department of Justice
  • The Senate (correct)

    • What distinguishes Judicial Restraint from Judicial Activism?

  • Judicial Restraint encourages broad interpretations of law, while Judicial Activism restricts it
  • Judicial Restraint limits the role of the courts in policy-making, while Judicial Activism promotes it (correct)
  • Judicial Restraint only applies to constitutional cases, while Judicial Activism applies to federal cases
  • Judicial Restraint is favored by Congress, while Judicial Activism is opposed

    • For how long do U.S. Marshals serve?

    <p>Limited to four years with potential for reappointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Congress set for Federal judges?

    <p>The salaries and terms of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by Judicial Activism?

    <p>Active judicial intervention in political issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of U.S. Marshals?

    <p>Conducting civil trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public opinion can sway the Supreme Court's actions. How does this influence justices?

    <p>It leads justices to consider broader societal impacts when making decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'rule of four' dictate?

    <p>At least four justices must agree to hear a case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Appointments of Constitutional Court Judges

    • Length of appointment varies depending on the specific court and jurisdiction. The provided text does not give a specific length.

    Responsibilities of U.S. Attorneys

    • Representing the United States in legal cases.

    Distinguishing Judicial Restraint from Judicial Activism

    • The text does not define or distinguish the two.

    Body Confirming Judicial Nominations

    • The Senate confirms judges nominated by the President.

    Terms of U.S. Marshals

    • The text does not specify the term of service for U.S. Marshals.

    Non-Responsibilities of U.S. Marshals

    • The text does not list specific non-responsibilities.

    Judicial Activism

    • The text does not define judicial activism. More context on this needs to be provided for proper understanding.

    Compensation of Federal Judges

    • Congress sets the salaries of federal judges.

    Judges' Role in Trials

    • Judges explain the law to the jury. They don't present evidence themselves.

    Supreme Court Case Selection Criteria

    • Significance, conflicts among lower courts. The text does not mention the third factor.

    Supreme Court Orders

    • A writ of certiorari is an order for the Supreme Court to review a lower-court case.

    Supreme Court Representation

    • The Solicitor General represents the U.S. government before the Supreme Court.

    Supreme Court Hearing Procedures

    • The rule of four requires at least four justices to agree to hear a case.

    Differences between Supreme Court and Trial Court

    • Supreme Court focuses on legal issues, not evidence presentation.

    Oral Argument in Supreme Court

    • Arguments are presented to the justices on the basis of legal principles, not for determining evidence.

    Enforcement of Supreme Court Decisions

    • The executive branch (the President) or the appointed officials will enforce the court's decision. 

    Judicial Restraint

    • Judicial restraint means limiting the court's power and interpretation of the constitution.

    Influence of Public Opinion on the Supreme Court

    • Justices may consider public opinion when making decisions. The text does not specify the extent of influence.

    Interpretation of the "Living Constitution"

    • Interpretation of the Constitution should consider modern societal changes.

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    Test your knowledge of the U.S. judicial system, including the roles and responsibilities of judges, U.S. Attorneys, and Marshals. Explore concepts such as judicial nominations, compensation, and judicial activism versus restraint.

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