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The U.S. Constitution gives the Supreme Court the power of appellate jurisdiction. This power gives the court the authority to


A. appoint judges to lower courts.
B. grant pardons for federal crimes.
C. impeach and remove federal judges.
D. review the decisions of lower courts.

Is this D?

Answer 1

@bookworm1156 @K12Questionz?

Answer 2

Hello

Answer 3

Appellate jurisdiction is the power of a court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts. Most appellate jurisdiction is legislatively created, and may consist of appeals by leave of the appellate court or by right.

Answer 4

Hi :) thank you so much! I wasn't positive if I had the right answer. I have a few more if you don't mind checking my answers?

Answer 5

direct from the supreme court website :P

Answer 6

:)

The federal court system is given the authority to hear certain cases involving


A. contract disputes and personal injury cases.
B. real-estate questions and inheritance issues.
C. divorce settlements and child custody matters.
D. bankruptcy matters and disputes between states.

Is it C?

Answer 7

No, It should have been D

Answer 8

My dad works in the law field so I checked with him to be absolutely sure

Answer 9

@foreverjennnicole do you have any more questions?

Answer 10

Thank you thank you thank you!! I do have a few more if you don't mind

Answer 11

No Problem I am more than happy to help you :) I'm here all night lol

Answer 12

This one I honestly don't know. I looked each one up but the definitions confused me..

The view that the law is elastic and can be interpreted differently over time is called


A. judicial absolutism.
B. judicial activism.
C. judicial restraint.
D. judicial inquiry.

Answer 13

Judicial activism refers to judicial rulings suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than on existing law. It is sometimes used as an antonym of judicial restraint.[1] The definition of judicial activism, and which specific decisions are activist, is a controversial political issue, particularly in the United States. The question of judicial activism is closely related to constitutional interpretation, statutory construction, and separation of powers.

Answer 14

This is bent on each person's interpretation of the laws under the constitution. That means that in 50 years from now, after many event have occurred someone can interpret the laws differently. So, B

Answer 15

Next Question?

Answer 16

@foreverjennnicole

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Do you have any more questions I can help you with?

Answer 18

Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. Thank you for helping me better understand that!

Answer 19

Which of these is an example of a power held by the Supreme Court?


A. the power to hear cases between different states
B. the power to remove a member of Congress
C. the power to impeach the president
D. the power to negotiate treaties

I have A for this one.

Answer 20

no problem yeah, it was a poorly worded question not your fault

Answer 21

Jurisdiction. According to the Constitution (Art. III, §2): "The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority;-to all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls;-to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction;-to Controversies to which the United States shall be a Party;-to Controversies between two or more States;—between a State and Citizens of another State;-between Citizens of different States;—between Citizens of the same State claiming Lands under Grants of different States, and between a State, or the Citizens thereof, and foreign States, Citizens or Subjects.

"In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make."

Appellate jurisdiction has been conferred upon the Supreme Court by various statutes, under the authority given Congress by the Constitution. The basic statute effective at this time in conferring and controlling jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may be found in 28 U. S. C. §1251 et seq., and various special statutes.

Rulemaking Power. Congress has from time to time conferred upon the Supreme Court power to prescribe rules of procedure to be followed by the lower courts of the United States. See 28 U. S. C. §2071 et seq.

Answer 22

I agree with A based off of this information

Answer 23

D. review the decisions of lower courts.
be careful because the Constitution also gives the SC original jurisdiction

Answer 24

Thank you @Cryovexus, I'm glad more than one person agrees with my answer. I feel good about it being correct :D

Answer 25

Here's my next question. I looked it up and I think D is the closest match

Which of these is an example of a power held by lower federal courts?


A. the power to be the court of last resort
B. the power to rule presidential actions unconstitutional
C. the power to hear cases between different countries
D. the power to remove a member from a state legislature

Answer 26

No problem! Always happy to help :)
Always go with your gut feeling because more often than not our first guess is usually correct.

Answer 27

Is this an economics or government class?

Answer 28

Just curious

Answer 29

Government. I figured history was the closest subject to govt on here

Answer 30

Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving:

the United States government,
the Constitution or federal laws, or
controversies between states or between the U.S. government and foreign governments.
or instance, a claim by an individual to receive money under a federal government program such as Social Security, a claim by the government that someone has violated federal laws, or a challenge to actions taken by a federal agency might all be heard in federal court.

In contrast, most family law matters are addressed in state court, since federal court jurisdiction granted by the U.S. Constitution does not include this area of law.

Few cases wind up in federal trial court, also called U.S. District Court. Judges encourage parties involved in a dispute to reach an agreement and avoid the expense and delay of a trial.

Compare federal and state courts to find out who does what.
Bankruptcy

Federal courts have total jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases, which Congress has determined should be addressed in federal courts rather than state courts. This means that a bankruptcy case may not be filed in a state court.

The primary purposes of bankruptcy law is to help honest people who can no longer pay their creditors get a new start by liquidating their assets to pay debts, or by creating a repayment plan. Bankruptcy laws also protect troubled businesses and provide for orderly distributions to business creditors through reorganization or liquidation.

Information about the bankruptcy process helps citizens decide how to file for bankruptcy and where to get help.
Naturalization Ceremonies

Federal courts hold ceremonies throughout the year where United States citizenship is formally granted and new citizens are officially welcomed. Many are held on our around September 17 to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Naturalization ceremonies are open to the public and may be attended by hundreds and sometimes thousands of people. These important civic events, conducted in courtrooms and at sites in the community, present an educational opportunity for promoting public understanding of the federal courts.
Landmark Cases

The impact of the federal courts on our lives is best known by landmark Supreme Court cases and other federal court cases that show the judicial branch is significant to the way we live and the rights we have.
News stories

The news media, whether on television, online, or in printed formats often describe how issues of current interest in society wind up in the federal courts. These stories may involve issues such as civil rights cases involving national laws, acts of national terrorism, takeovers of publicly-held corporations, disputes between states, or traffic violations or misdemeanors occurring on federal property, such as in a national park.

Answer 31

I'm doing a worksheet that's kind of like a study guide before my final exam. It has 96 questions on it so I've been working on it all day lol... and I have about 7 more that are either unanswered or are my best guess. If you're tired of helping me then I'll understand, you've already helped so much!!

Answer 32

The Federal Court System The State Court System

Article III of the Constitution invests the judicial power of the United States in the federal court system. Article III, Section 1 specifically creates the U.S. Supreme Court and gives Congress the authority to create the lower federal courts.


The Constitution and laws of each state establish the state courts. A court of last resort, often known as a Supreme Court, is usually the highest court. Some states also have an intermediate Court of Appeals. Below these appeals courts are the state trial courts. Some are referred to as Circuit or District Courts.

Congress has used this power to establish the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals, the 94 U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Claims, and the U.S. Court of International Trade. U.S. Bankruptcy Courts handle bankruptcy cases. Magistrate Judges handle some District Court matters.


States also usually have courts that handle specific legal matters, e.g., probate court (wills and estates); juvenile court; family court; etc.

Parties dissatisfied with a decision of a U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Claims, and/or the U.S. Court of International Trade may appeal to a U.S. Court of Appeals.


Parties dissatisfied with the decision of the trial court may take their case to the intermediate Court of Appeals.

A party may ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals, but the Supreme Court usually is under no obligation to do so. The U.S. Supreme Court is the final arbiter of federal constitutional questions.


Parties have the option to ask the highest state court to hear the case.


Only certain cases are eligible for review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Answer 33

D

Answer 34

I agree with you. Cool! I do this too to be more prepared for my exams! It really helps

Answer 35

I can't express how appreciative I am of you going through all this trouble for me. It truly does help! History/government definitely are not my best subjects, but if you ever need help in English, I'm awesome at it! :D

Answer 36

Which function of checks and balances does the Supreme Court have over the legislative branch?


A. to declare legislation unconstitutional
B. to impeach senators for abuse of power
C. to nominate candidates to congressional seats
D. to decide how tax dollars can be spent by Congress

I think this is A

Answer 37

Yes

Answer 38

Why are Supreme Court justices appointed to their positions for life?


A. in order to best serve the interests of their own political party
B. in order to avoid political and public pressures when deciding cases
C. because most cases that reach the Supreme Court take years to reach a ruling
D. because there are few judges with the experience needed to serve on the Supreme Court

A?

Answer 39

C

Answer 40

I have two more

Answer 41

According to the U.S. Constitution, which government body must approve the president's nominations to the Supreme Court?


A. the Senate
B. the Cabinet
C. the Joint Chiefs of Staff
D. the House of Representatives

Pretty positive this is A

Answer 42

one sec...

Answer 43

It could also be D

Answer 44

It's A, sorry I had to dig out my home copy of the constitution

Answer 45

Definitely A

Answer 46

Okay, thank you. Last one!!! :)

Answer 47

"And it is clear to us that . . . South Carolina infringed the petitioners' constitutionally protected rights of free speech, free assembly, and freedom to petition for redress of their grievances. . . . It has long been established that these First Amendment freedoms are protected by the Fourteenth Amendment from invasion by the States."

–Supreme Court decision, Edwards v. South Carolina, February 25, 1963

In reaching its decision excerpted above, the Supreme Court used the principles of the incorporation doctrine to

A. overturn a previous case that established the importance of states' rights.
B. pass a new law that allowed states to prohibit peaceful demonstrations.
C. uphold a state law based on the guarantees in the Bill of Rights.
D. extend the protections of the Bill of Rights to the state level.

Answer 48

Feeling aggrieved by laws of South Carolina which allegedly "prohibited Negro privileges," petitioners, 187 Negro high school and college students, peacefully assembled at the site of the State Government and there peacefully expressed their grievances "to the citizens of South Carolina, along with the Legislative Bodies of South Carolina." When told by police officials that they must disperse within 15 minutes on pain of arrest, they failed to do so, and sang patriotic and religious songs after one of their leaders had delivered a "religious harangue." There was no violence or threat of violence on their part or on the part of any member of the crowd watching them, but petitioners were arrested and convicted of the common law crime of breach of the peace, which the State Supreme Court said "is not susceptible of exact definition."

Answer 49

Edwards v. South Carolina, 372 U.S. 229 (1963), was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution forbade state government officials to force a crowd to disperse when they are otherwise legally marching in front of a state house.

Answer 50

A.

Answer 51

That would make it A, correct?

Answer 52

Oh! Awesome!!

Answer 53

yes mam, btw your picture is great I love your hair!

Answer 54

Oh my gosh, noooooo! I'm studying to be a cosmetologist, haha. I put a lot of work into my hair! But thank you SO much! Thanks for the help and the compliment :)

Answer 55

lol no problem, feel free to tag me any any other questions should you have any ... :)