Supreme Court Functions and Jurisdiction Quiz
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What is one primary way the Supreme Court checks the powers of the other branches of government?

  • By issuing public opinions on legislation
  • By ruling acts of Congress unconstitutional (correct)
  • By summoning government officials for questioning
  • By finding executive agreements unconstitutional
  • What event initiated the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?

  • A direct appeal from a state governor
  • An injunction against a federal statute
  • The Supreme Court's decision on a taxation issue
  • Outgoing officials attempted to influence the judiciary (correct)
  • In which scenario does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

  • Appeals from lower court rulings
  • Cases where ambassadors are involved (correct)
  • Cases involving international business treaties
  • Disputes between private citizens
  • Why might the unelected nature of the Supreme Court be viewed as democratic?

    <p>They are appointed by elected officials, thus representing the electorate indirectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in Supreme Court decision-making follows the oral arguments?

    <p>Meeting in conference to deliberate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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