Question 1

If the Supreme Court decides to review a case, they issue:&#10;A)a writ of certiorari&#10;B)a writ of habeas corpus&#10;C)a bill of attainder&#10;D)a writ of jurisdiction&#10;E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

When the Supreme Court decides to review a case, they issue a writ of certiorari. This is a formal request for the lower court to send them the records of the case. This allows the Supreme Court to review the case and decide whether to take it up for argument and decision. The Supreme Court issues writs of certiorari when they agree to review a lower court decision.

Question 2

The most common route by which cases come to the U.S.Supreme Court is by:&#10;A)amicus curiae&#10;B)certiorari&#10;C)appeal&#10;D)certification

Accepted Answer

The most common route by which cases come to the U.S. Supreme Court is through a writ of certiorari, where the Court chooses to review cases that have already been decided by lower courts. Only a small fraction of cases are actually granted certiorari, and the Court selects those that it deems to be of national importance or that present important legal questions. The most common way cases come to the U.S. Supreme Court is by certiorari, which is a discretionary writ issued by the Court to review a lower court's decision. This occurs when a party petitions the Court to hear their case, and four out of the nine justices agree to grant the writ. Appeals and certification are less common methods by which cases come to the Supreme Court, and amicus curiae refers to a friend of the court brief filed by someone who is not a party to the case but has an interest in the outcome.

Question 3

The unique position of the solicitor general stems from his/her involvement in which branch of government?&#10;A)executive&#10;B)judicial&#10;C)legislative&#10;D)b and c&#10;E)a and b

Accepted Answer

The Solicitor General is involved in both the executive and judicial branches of government. In the executive branch, the Solicitor General is a part of the Department of Justice, serving as the federal government's chief advocate before the U.S. Supreme Court. In the judicial branch, the Solicitor General represents the United States in litigation before the Supreme Court, making this position unique in its involvement across these branches.

Question 4

The major factor in determining whether a case involves a political question is:&#10;A)the presence of political debate&#10;B)its association with a political party&#10;C)the perceptions of the justices who are sitting on the court at that time.&#10;D)the activities of the president who is in office at the time&#10;E)the unsettled nature of the law

Accepted Answer

The perceptions of the justices who are sitting on the court at that time are the major factor in determining whether a case involves a political question. This is because the political question doctrine is centered around the separation of powers and the role of the judiciary in relation to the other branches of government. As such, the Supreme Court must make a determination as to whether a question is one that involves policy considerations that should be left to the political branches, or whether it is an issue that the courts can adjudicate. This determination is often subject to the justices' subjective views on the appropriate role of the courts in relation to the other branches of government. The perceptions of the justices who are sitting on the court at that time are the major factor in determining whether a case involves a political question. The political question doctrine is based on the idea that certain issues are better left to the political branches of government rather than the courts. The Supreme Court has identified six factors to determine if a question is political, and the Justices' interpretation and application of these factors are crucial in assessing whether a case involves a political question.

Question 5

The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is determined by:&#10;A)Congress&#10;B)the Supreme Court&#10;C)the Justice Department&#10;D)the Constitution

Accepted Answer

Congress has the power to regulate and make exceptions to the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court as outlined in Article III, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution.

Question 6

Which of the following do federal courts NOT issue?&#10;A)injunctions&#10;B)advisory opinions&#10;C)writs of mandamus&#10;D)writs of habeas corpus&#10;E)writs of appeal

Accepted Answer

Federal courts do not issue advisory opinions because they can only make decisions on actual cases or controversies that have been presented to them. Advisory opinions would involve offering opinions on hypothetical issues, which is outside of the power of federal courts. Federal courts are prohibited from issuing advisory opinions. They can issue injunctions, writs of mandamus, writs of habeas corpus, and writs of appeal.

Question 7

Taxpayers suits against the government concerning tax expenditures are:&#10;A)prohibited by the Constitution&#10;B)prohibited by the Supreme Court&#10;C)encouraged by the Supreme Court&#10;D)rarely permitted by the Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

Taxpayers suits against the government concerning tax expenditures are rarely permitted by the Supreme Court. The Court has generally held that taxpayers do not have standing to challenge government spending simply because it involves an expenditure of public funds. There must be a specific injury or harm to the taxpayer beyond a general objection to government spending. Taxpayers suits against government concerning tax expenditures are rarely permitted by the Supreme Court. The Court has generally held that taxpayers lack standing to challenge government expenditures that do not directly harm them.

Question 8

Who represents the federal government before the Supreme Court?&#10;A)the attorney general&#10;B)the solicitor general&#10;C)the secretary of justice&#10;D)the chief justice

Accepted Answer

The solicitor general is responsible for representing the federal government before the Supreme Court. The attorney general and secretary of justice are both high-level officials in the Department of Justice, but they do not have the primary responsibility of appearing before the Supreme Court on behalf of the federal government. The chief justice is the head of the Supreme Court and does not represent the federal government in any capacity. The federal government is represented before the Supreme Court by the solicitor general, who is the third-ranking official at the Department of Justice and is appointed by the president. The attorney general and secretary of justice are not directly involved in arguing cases before the Supreme Court, and the chief justice is a member of the Court itself and does not represent the government.

Question 9

Under which of the following legal doctrines has the Court refused to hear challenges to American foreign policy?&#10;A)political questions&#10;B)taxpayers lawsuits&#10;C)ripeness&#10;D)class action&#10;E)mootness

Accepted Answer

The political questions doctrine holds that certain issues are better left to the political branches of government (the executive and legislative branches) rather than the courts. Challenges to American foreign policy are often deemed political questions and are typically not heard by the courts. The political questions doctrine holds that certain issues are better left to the political branches of government and are not appropriate for judicial review. Challenges to American foreign policy fall under this doctrine, as the Court has historically been reluctant to interfere with decisions made by the President and Congress on matters of foreign affairs. Therefore, the Court has refused to hear challenges to American foreign policy under the political questions doctrine.

Question 10

Which statement best describes doctrines of access:&#10;A)they are clearly defined and largely inflexible&#10;B)they grant the Supreme Court flexibility in deciding which cases the federal courts will hear&#10;C)they vary little depending on the justices sitting on the court&#10;D)they are largely based on the Constitution and legislative acts

Accepted Answer

Doctrines of access refer to the rules and principles governing when and how litigants can bring cases before federal courts. These doctrines are not clearly defined and have evolved over time, giving the Supreme Court some flexibility in deciding which cases they will hear. Doctrines of access refer to the guidelines and principles used by the Supreme Court in deciding which cases to hear. These doctrines are not clearly defined and are subject to the interpretation and discretion of the Court. This gives the Court flexibility in deciding which cases to hear, and they are not bound by rigid rules or pre-established criteria. Therefore, choice B is the best statement that describes doctrines of access.

Question 11

The &#34;discuss list&#34; is prepared by:&#10;A)Congress&#10;B)the chief justice&#10;C)the clerk of court&#10;D)the solicitor general&#10;E)law clerks

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Question 12

The prime example of the U.S.Supreme Court's original jurisdiction is:&#10;A)suits between citizens of difference states&#10;B)a state challenging the constitutionality of a federal law&#10;C)suits between two or more states&#10;D)disbarment of attorneys

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Question 13

When the Supreme Court issues a &#34;collective&#34; unsigned opinion in a case, its brief decision is referred to as:&#10;A)amicus curiae opinion&#10;B)per curium opinion&#10;C)obiter dictum opinion&#10;D)in forma pauperis opinion&#10;E)mandamus opinion

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Question 14

A writ of certiorari is issued by the Supreme Court only when:&#10;A)a majority of justices vote for it&#10;B)at least four justices vote for it&#10;C)a unanimous Court supports it&#10;D)the Solicitor General approves of it&#10;E)none of the above

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The answer of A writ of certiorari is issued by...

Question 15

For a case to be heard by the U.S.Supreme Court it must:&#10;A)raise a substantial federal question.&#10;B)be certified by a three judge district panel.&#10;C)be approved by the solicitor general.&#10;D)involve a constitutional issue.

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The answer of For a case to be heard by...

Question 16

Which of the following has been found to be a &#34;cue&#34; in the Supreme Court deciding to hear a case?&#10;A)the state is a party&#10;B)the Solicitor General requests review&#10;C)the case involves an issue of economic regulation&#10;D)interest groups have not filed amicus

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Question 17

The name given to a petition to the Supreme Court by an indigent is termed:&#10;A)in forma pauperis&#10;B)assigned counsel&#10;C)unpaid case&#10;D)in forma curium&#10;E)amicus curiae

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The answer of The name given to a petition to...

Question 18

Prior to 1988, if a lower court declared an Act of Congress unconstitutional, the losing side might file which of the following with the Supreme Court:&#10;A)writ of certification&#10;B)writ of appeal&#10;C)writ of certiorari&#10;D)writ of curium&#10;E)writ of chancery

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Question 19

Lawyers that argue cases before the Supreme Court:&#10;A)come from a wide variety of law firms&#10;B)are mostly inexperienced at appellate argument&#10;C)come mostly from a narrow circle of lawyers&#10;D)are mostly the same ones who tried the case in the lower court

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The answer of Lawyers that argue cases before the Supreme...

Question 20

The requirement of standing means that to sue in federal court one must demonstrate that he or she:&#10;A)has contacted all similarly situated potential plaintiffs&#10;B)can prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt&#10;C)has tried to resolve the issue through the other branches of government&#10;D)has been involved in an actual dispute.

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Question 21

Explain the difference between the Supreme Court's original and appellate jurisdiction?

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Question 22

Another name for the Court's agenda is:&#10;A)blue slip&#10;B)docket&#10;C)calendar&#10;D)program

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Question 23

Describe the Supreme Court's workload.

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Question 24

What are two reasons why a Supreme Court justice might be reluctant to vote to consider a case?

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Question 25

Of the many appeals which it receives each year, the Supreme Court typically accepts for review:&#10;A)less than 100&#10;B)between 100-150&#10;C)between 150-200&#10;D)over 200

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Question 26

The justices' ideological preferences are related to which cases get granted review by the Supreme Court.

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Question 27

Former Supreme Court law clerks are barred from later arguing cases before the Supreme Court.

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Question 28

Explain the difference between ripeness and mootness.

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Question 29

The vast majority of the cases that come to the Supreme Court arise under their original jurisdiction.

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Question 30

The number of paid cases heard submitted to the Supreme Court for review has been increasing rapidly over the past thirty years.

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Question 31

Doctrines of access increase the workload of the Supreme Court.

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Question 32

The concept of mootness requires that the court's decision must be able to grant some relief to the parties.

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Question 33

Why are &#34;doctrines of access&#34; political?

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Question 34

Compare and contrast the influence of lawyers, interest groups and the Solicitor General in getting a case heard by the Supreme Court.

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Question 35

Why is Roe v.Wade (1973) a useful decision for considering the scope of the Supreme Court's political power?

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Question 36

Explain the rule of four and why it is important in considering which cases the Supreme Court places on its docket.

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Deck 14: The Supreme Court: Deciding What to Decide