Supreme Court Functions and Jurisdiction

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What is one way the Supreme Court exerts its power over the legislative and executive branches?

By finding acts of Congress or the executive branch unconstitutional (correct)
By recommending laws to Congress
By directly vetoing executive orders
By reviewing the legislative process for fairness

What was the primary event that led to the Supreme Court taking up the Marbury v. Madison case?

The immediate intervention of the Supreme Court in new judicial appointments
Thomas Jefferson's attempts to dissolve the Federalist influence in government
The outgoing Federalist administration's attempt to issue commissions for judges (correct)
William Marbury's public campaign for his judicial position

How do original and appellate jurisdiction differ in the Supreme Court?

Appellate jurisdiction can only be exercised in capital cases
The Court hears most cases through appellate jurisdiction, but original jurisdiction applies to specific cases (correct)
Original jurisdiction applies only to cases involving the President
Original jurisdiction allows the Court to hear all cases without restrictions

What does the appointment process of Supreme Court justices suggest about their democratic legitimacy?

<p>They are appointed by officials elected by the people, thus maintaining indirect democratic accountability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What steps does the Supreme Court follow when reaching a decision in a case?

<p>They read briefs, hear oral arguments, meet in conference, and write opinions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Supreme Court's Power of Review

The Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the executive branch unconstitutional.

Marbury v. Madison Case

A Supreme Court case that established the Court's power of judicial review.

Supreme Court Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving two or more states, ambassadors, or public ministers, and appellate jurisdiction in most other cases.

Supreme Court Decision-Making Process

The Supreme Court reviews briefs, hears arguments, discusses their opinions in private meetings (conferences), and produces majority opinions along with concurring and dissenting opinions.

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