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The Judicial Branch and the War on Terror

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Judicial Branch and its role in the War on Terror.
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Which of the following is NOT a power of the Judicial Branch?

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To declare laws unconstitutional

  3. To enforce laws

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Judicial Branch has the power to interpret the Constitution, declare laws unconstitutional, and appoint judges. However, it does not have the power to enforce laws. This power belongs to the Executive Branch.

What is the name of the highest court in the United States?

  1. Supreme Court

  2. Court of Appeals

  3. District Court

  4. Circuit Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. It has the power to interpret the Constitution, declare laws unconstitutional, and appoint judges.

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?

  1. John Roberts

  2. Clarence Thomas

  3. Stephen Breyer

  4. Samuel Alito


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Roberts is the current Chief Justice of the United States. He was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005.

What is the name of the legal doctrine that allows the government to detain suspected terrorists without charge or trial?

  1. Habeas corpus

  2. Martial law

  3. Patriot Act

  4. National Security Letter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Patriot Act is a law that was passed in the United States after the 9/11 attacks. It gives the government broad powers to detain suspected terrorists without charge or trial.

Which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the government could not detain suspected terrorists indefinitely without charge or trial?

  1. Hamdi v. Rumsfeld

  2. Rasul v. Bush

  3. Boumediene v. Bush

  4. Al-Aulaqi v. Obama


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Boumediene v. Bush, the Supreme Court ruled that the government could not detain suspected terrorists indefinitely without charge or trial. The Court held that the detainees had a right to due process, which includes the right to a hearing before a neutral judge.

What is the name of the program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity?

  1. PRISM

  2. XKeyscore

  3. Upstream

  4. MUSCULAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PRISM is a program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity. The program was revealed by Edward Snowden in 2013.

Which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the government's collection of phone records was a violation of the Fourth Amendment?

  1. Smith v. Maryland

  2. Kyllo v. United States

  3. Carpenter v. United States

  4. Riley v. California


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Carpenter v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that the government's collection of phone records was a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The Court held that the government needed a warrant to collect this data.

What is the name of the law that allows the government to use military force against suspected terrorists?

  1. Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)

  2. War Powers Resolution

  3. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

  4. Patriot Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) is a law that allows the government to use military force against suspected terrorists. The law was passed in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks.

Which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the government could not indefinitely detain suspected terrorists without charge or trial?

  1. Hamdi v. Rumsfeld

  2. Rasul v. Bush

  3. Boumediene v. Bush

  4. Al-Aulaqi v. Obama


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Boumediene v. Bush, the Supreme Court ruled that the government could not indefinitely detain suspected terrorists without charge or trial. The Court held that the detainees had a right to due process, which includes the right to a hearing before a neutral judge.

What is the name of the program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity?

  1. PRISM

  2. XKeyscore

  3. Upstream

  4. MUSCULAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PRISM is a program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity. The program was revealed by Edward Snowden in 2013.

Which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the government's collection of phone records was a violation of the Fourth Amendment?

  1. Smith v. Maryland

  2. Kyllo v. United States

  3. Carpenter v. United States

  4. Riley v. California


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Carpenter v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that the government's collection of phone records was a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The Court held that the government needed a warrant to collect this data.

What is the name of the law that allows the government to use military force against suspected terrorists?

  1. Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)

  2. War Powers Resolution

  3. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

  4. Patriot Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) is a law that allows the government to use military force against suspected terrorists. The law was passed in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks.

Which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the government could not indefinitely detain suspected terrorists without charge or trial?

  1. Hamdi v. Rumsfeld

  2. Rasul v. Bush

  3. Boumediene v. Bush

  4. Al-Aulaqi v. Obama


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Boumediene v. Bush, the Supreme Court ruled that the government could not indefinitely detain suspected terrorists without charge or trial. The Court held that the detainees had a right to due process, which includes the right to a hearing before a neutral judge.

What is the name of the program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity?

  1. PRISM

  2. XKeyscore

  3. Upstream

  4. MUSCULAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PRISM is a program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity. The program was revealed by Edward Snowden in 2013.

Which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the government's collection of phone records was a violation of the Fourth Amendment?

  1. Smith v. Maryland

  2. Kyllo v. United States

  3. Carpenter v. United States

  4. Riley v. California


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Carpenter v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that the government's collection of phone records was a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The Court held that the government needed a warrant to collect this data.

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