Study Review Guide for Judical Branch PDF

Study Review Guide for Chapter 7 – The Judicial Branch Dissenting opinion- Concurring opinion- Writ of Certiorari- Judicial review- Briefs- Plaintiff- Defendant- Precedent- Judicial activism- Judicial restraint- Criminal case- Civil case- Jurisdiction- Original jurisdiction- Appellate...

Study Review Guide for Chapter 7 – The Judicial Branch Dissenting opinion- Concurring opinion- Writ of Certiorari- Judicial review- Briefs- Plaintiff- Defendant- Precedent- Judicial activism- Judicial restraint- Criminal case- Civil case- Jurisdiction- Original jurisdiction- Appellate jurisdiction- Multiple Choice Topics- What steps take place to become a federal judge Who determines the size (number) of Supreme Court justices? How many are there now? District Courts Court of Appeals What is the president looking for when nominating a federal judge? How long do federal judges serve? First female Supreme Court Justice First African American Supreme Court Justice Article III Senatorial courtesy Those who would support judicial restraint Those who would support judicial activism Number of cases sent to the Supreme Court versus number they actually select to hear Solicitor General First female to be appointed and confirmed to the Supreme Court First African American to be appointed and confirmed to the Supreme Court “Rule of Four” Marbury v. Madison Role of Senate Judiciary Committee Judicial implementation Amicus curiae (Amicus briefs) Stare decisis