WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and the US Constitution | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
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WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and the US Constitution | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and the US Constitution | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and the US Constitution | Questions and Answers...
WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and
the US Constitution | Questions and
Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
Which argument is offered in opposition to judicial activism?
That elected officials should not have their actions overturned by
unelected, and therefore unaccountable, judges
A law alleged to violate the Constitution's protection of free
speech would be heard by the Supreme Court
under______________.
appellate jurisdiction
Which statement below is accurate about the "rule of four" in the
Supreme Court?
The "rule of four" means that at least four justices must want to
hear a case.
The number of justices on the Supreme Court is set
by____________.
Congress
,Those who are nominated to serve as a Supreme Court justice
are generally__________________.
individuals who have political views compatible with the president
who nominates them
Alex is involved in a civil suit over a disagreement with their
cellular provider.Where will this case be heard?
A state trial court
Omar lives in Wyoming, and his business partner lives in Idaho.
The business relationship becomes negative, and Omar's partner
sues him for $250,000. Where will this case be heard?
A federal district court
In 1997, the family of Nicole Brown Simpson sued O.J. Simpson
for the wrongful death of Ms. Simpson. Which type of case is this?
A civil case
In 2008, Bernie Madoff was charged by federal prosecutors with
cheating his investors of an estimated $65 billion.Which type of
case is this?
A criminal case
, How did the 14th Amendment change the interpretation of the
Constitution?
It led to greater involvement by federal courts in areas previously
reserved to the states.
Which has the primary role of interpreting the Constitution?
The courts
How is the Supremacy Clause connected to the power of the
courts?
The Supremacy Clause asserts that the Constitution is the
highest law in the land and courts may need to interpret the
meaning of the Constitution to resolve a case.
Why is the 10th Amendment included in the Bill of Rights?
To calm Anti-Federalists' fears by reserving powers to the states
In the 1920 case of Missouri v. Holland, the Supreme Court ruled
that a state’s right to regulating hunting within its own borders did
not supersede the federal government’s rights under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.What is this an example of?
The Supremacy Clause
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