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Which statement best describes the missing content about how Supreme Court briefs are created?
Which statement best describes the missing content about how Supreme Court briefs are created?
- Briefs are mainly opinion pieces.
- Briefs only summarize the case.
- Briefs almost always refer to legal precedents, or the past decisions made by courts in similar cases. (correct)
- Briefs are created without any consideration of past cases.
How are federal judges selected?
How are federal judges selected?
- The person is named to the bench by the president and confirmed by the Senate. (correct)
- They are appointed by the chief justice.
- They are selected by state governors.
- They are elected by popular vote.
Based on the quote, how does the Supreme Court interpret the Second Amendment?
Based on the quote, how does the Supreme Court interpret the Second Amendment?
- The Supreme Court supports the right of citizens to have a handgun in their home if they are using it for self-defense. (correct)
- The Supreme Court does not recognize the right to bear arms.
- The Supreme Court supports banning all types of firearms.
- The Supreme Court believes in strict regulation of firearms.
The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is
The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is
Which U.S. federal court does this excerpt from the textbook describe?
Which U.S. federal court does this excerpt from the textbook describe?
As a result of the principle explained in this excerpt from the textbook, citizens of the United States
As a result of the principle explained in this excerpt from the textbook, citizens of the United States
The territorial courts are most similar to
The territorial courts are most similar to
How has the Lemon test affected Supreme Court rulings about public aid to church-related schools?
How has the Lemon test affected Supreme Court rulings about public aid to church-related schools?
What statement best expresses what the Court is saying about freedom and expression?
What statement best expresses what the Court is saying about freedom and expression?
What did Hamilton mean when he made the following statement? 'Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation.' --Alexander Hamilton
What did Hamilton mean when he made the following statement? 'Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation.' --Alexander Hamilton
Identify the case over which the U.S. Supreme Court would exercise original jurisdiction.
Identify the case over which the U.S. Supreme Court would exercise original jurisdiction.
This excerpt from the textbook describes how the Senate
This excerpt from the textbook describes how the Senate
What is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?
What is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?
In Edwards v. South Carolina, why did the Supreme Court decide in favor of the protestors? (Select all that apply)
In Edwards v. South Carolina, why did the Supreme Court decide in favor of the protestors? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Supreme Court Briefs
- Supreme Court briefs often reference legal precedents, which are past court decisions in similar cases.
Federal Judges Selection
- Federal judges are appointed by the president and require confirmation from the Senate.
Second Amendment Interpretation
- The Supreme Court supports citizens' rights to possess handguns in their homes for self-defense.
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- This entity is a civilian tribunal that reviews verdicts from military courts-martial.
U.S. Federal Court Descriptions
- The excerpt describes the Court of International Trade.
Suing the Government
- U.S. citizens can only sue the government in limited circumstances approved by Congress.
Territorial Courts
- Territorial courts operate similarly to local courts in the 50 states.
Lemon Test and Religious Schools
- The Lemon test has led the Supreme Court to rule that most public aid to religious schools is unconstitutional.
Freedom of Expression
- Freedom of expression entails that individuals cannot be compelled to endorse specific political or religious ideas.
Importance of Courts
- Alexander Hamilton emphasized that laws require courts to interpret and define their meanings for effectiveness.
Original Jurisdiction
- Original jurisdiction refers to cases heard for the first time, such as when a state agency sues an agency from another state.
Senate's Role in Judicial Appointments
- The Senate considers the preferences of its senators regarding judicial appointments for their respective states.
Jurisdiction Definitions
- Original jurisdiction is for the first hearings of a case, while appellate jurisdiction involves cases appealed from lower courts.
Edwards v. South Carolina
- The Supreme Court favored the protestors because they met the time, place, and manner test and their First Amendment rights were infringed.
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