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American Government Chapter 13 Quiz: The Courts Due Feb 20 at 9:59pm Points 25 Questions 25 Available Feb 13 at 10pm - Feb 20 at 9:59pm 7 days Time Limit 60 Minutes Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 20 minutes 25 out of Score for this quiz: 25 out of 25 Submitted Feb 20 at 4:46pm This attempt took 20 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts Which of the following is true of marijuana policy?
It is legal to consume according to the federal government. All states have decriminalized it. Most states have decriminalized --but not legalized – marijuana use. Correct! Marijuana is illegal under federal law, in which it is classified as a schedule 1 drug. Question 2 1 / 1 pts What are the three tiers in the dual court system? Family courts, civil courts, traffic courts County courts, state courts, federal courts Correct! Trial courts, appellate courts, supreme courts District courts, regional courts, national courts Question 3 1 / 1 pts What is judicial restraint?
A justice is more likely to overrule decisions from other branches of government. Correct! A justice is more likely to let stand decisions of other branches of government. A justice refrains from a ruling until a consensus is reached. A justice refrains from administering the maximum sentence. Question 4 1 / 1 pts A court that hears cases for the first time has _________. primary jurisdiction appellate jurisdiction supreme jurisdiction Correct! original jurisdiction Question 5 1 / 1 pts What does criminal law prohibit? Trial by jury
Appeals Correct! Actions that can harm others Freedom of speech Question 6 1 / 1 pts How are judges selected at the federal level? Promotion through the court system Application submitted to the court Elected by citizens Correct! Presidential nomination Question 7 1 / 1 pts Judge appointments last for ______. five years two years
Correct! a lifetime four years Question 8 1 / 1 pts Who exerts significant influence upon judicial appointments? Representatives Secretary of state Governors Correct! Senators Question 9 1 / 1 pts What was the ruling by the Supreme Court in the case of Marbury v. Madison ? Correct! An act of Congress was unconstitutional. The federal courts have authority over the state courts.
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