Branches of Government
What is one risk associated with the strategy of 'court packing,' wherein the party in control attempts to increase the number of Justices on the Supreme Court?
Potential for multiparty coalitions among justices that could lead to unpredictable outcomes in legal decisions instead of clear partisan trends.
Overloading the court system with cases due to the addition of justices, leading to decreased efficiency.
Reduced respect and legitimacy for the Supreme Court may result if it is perceived as a partisan vehicle rather than an impartial arbiter of the law.
Diminished power of individual justice votes could lead to less comprehensive examinations of cases presented for review.
Which one is NOT a factor the Court can use to make decisions?
Legal reasoning
Case law
Opinion of other countries' legal experts
Precedent
In which legal system is the principle of stare decisis strongly emphasized?
Customary law system
Common law system
Civil law system
International law system
Which part of Roe v Wade exemplified judicial activism?
The ruling extended privacy rights to include abortion decisions.
The case ruled that Congress should determine healthcare policy not courts
The court adopted a strict interpretation of existing laws.
It upheld all prior regulations on women's reproductive healthcare without deviation.
Which factor contributes to the perception that The Supreme Court is an apolitical entity?
Its Justices serve life terms and are exempt from electoral pressure.
Its Justices meet regularly with lawmakers to discuss pending legislation.
Its Justices are elected by popular vote every four years.
Its Justices are former politicians themselves who maintain strong political affiliations.
What event significantly expanded judicial review powers for the Supreme Court?
Roe v Wade case.
Brown v Board Of Education case.
Signing of the Constitution.
Marbury v Madison case, in 1803.
What effect has the incorporation doctrine had on state governments in terms of compliance with judicial standards set by the Supreme Court?
State courts are required to ignore Bill of Rights protections unless specifically directed by federal legislation or court orders.
The incorporation doctrine has allowed states to expand beyond federally mandated rights at will without regard for Supreme Court decisions.
State governments have complete discretion over how to apply Bill of Rights protections within their jurisdiction.
States must adhere to selected provisions of the Bill of Rights due to relevant Supreme Court rulings.

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Which term signifies an approach to constitutional interpretation that emphasizes interpreting the constitution as it was originally written and intended by the framers?
Originalism
Legal realism
Pragmatism
Positivism
Which term defines a court opinion reflecting the views of the majority of judges?
Preliminary ruling
Concurring opinion
Dissenting opinion
Majority opinion
How did the Dred Scott decision contribute to the development of political policies prior to the Civil War?
It inspired a peaceful resolution between slave and free states.
It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in all territories.
It heightened tensions between North and South, leading to more stringent policies on slavery.
It resulted in an immediate end to the secession crisis.