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The Judicial Branch and the Public's Perception of the Courts

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The judicial branch of the United States government is responsible for what primary function?

  1. Interpreting and applying the law

  2. Enacting legislation

  3. Executing laws and policies

  4. Appointing federal judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the law, resolving disputes, and ensuring justice is served.

Which of the following is NOT a type of federal court in the United States?

  1. Supreme Court

  2. District Court

  3. Circuit Court of Appeals

  4. Court of Claims


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Court of Claims is not a type of federal court in the United States.

The Supreme Court of the United States consists of how many justices?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of the United States consists of nine justices.

Who appoints federal judges in the United States?

  1. The President

  2. The Supreme Court

  3. Congress

  4. The American Bar Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of the United States appoints federal judges, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

What is the primary role of the Supreme Court in the United States?

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To review lower court decisions

  3. To enact legislation

  4. To appoint federal judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of the Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution and ensure that laws and government actions comply with it.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the public's perception of the courts?

  1. Media coverage

  2. Political ideology

  3. Personal experiences with the legal system

  4. Educational background


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Educational background is not a factor that directly influences the public's perception of the courts.

How does the public's perception of the courts affect the legitimacy of the judicial system?

  1. It can undermine public trust and confidence in the justice system.

  2. It has no impact on the legitimacy of the judicial system.

  3. It can increase public support for the judicial system.

  4. It can lead to changes in court procedures and practices.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A negative public perception of the courts can undermine public trust and confidence in the justice system.

What is the term used to describe the idea that judges should be impartial and free from personal biases in their decision-making?

  1. Judicial independence

  2. Judicial activism

  3. Judicial restraint

  4. Judicial review


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judicial independence refers to the principle that judges should be impartial and free from personal biases in their decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the public can participate in the judicial process?

  1. Serving on a jury

  2. Filing a lawsuit

  3. Attending court hearings

  4. Voting for judges


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In most jurisdictions, judges are not elected by the public.

What is the primary purpose of judicial review?

  1. To ensure that laws comply with the Constitution

  2. To review the decisions of lower courts

  3. To interpret ambiguous laws

  4. To appoint federal judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judicial review is the power of courts to determine whether laws and government actions comply with the Constitution.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a lower court decision is reviewed by a higher court?

  1. Judicial review

  2. Appellate review

  3. Original jurisdiction

  4. Habeas corpus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Appellate review is the process by which a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court.

Which of the following is NOT a type of legal precedent that can be used by courts in their decision-making?

  1. Stare decisis

  2. Obiter dictum

  3. Common law

  4. Legislative history


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legislative history is not a type of legal precedent that can be used by courts in their decision-making.

What is the term used to describe the principle that lower courts are bound to follow the decisions of higher courts?

  1. Stare decisis

  2. Judicial review

  3. Appellate review

  4. Original jurisdiction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stare decisis is the principle that lower courts are bound to follow the decisions of higher courts.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the outcome of a Supreme Court case?

  1. The ideological leanings of the justices

  2. The arguments presented by the attorneys

  3. The public opinion on the issue

  4. The precedents set by previous Supreme Court decisions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The public opinion on the issue is not a factor that directly influences the outcome of a Supreme Court case.

What is the term used to describe the power of courts to issue orders that compel government officials to take or refrain from taking certain actions?

  1. Injunction

  2. Habeas corpus

  3. Mandamus

  4. Certiorari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An injunction is a court order that compels government officials to take or refrain from taking certain actions.

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