_____ are court decisions that are referred
to when courts are making decisions in
future similar cases.
__________ is the power of the courts to rule whether a
statute or act of government is unconstitutional.
A change or addition to a law or
constitution is called a(n) _______________
_______________ are laws enacted by a
legislative body.
A list of cases to be tried or reviewed by a
court is called a(n) ____________________
A written explanation of a court ruling,
reflecting the view of over half the judges
in the case is called a __________ opinion.
A _________ is a written statement that a
lawyer presents to a court to explain and
argue a client’s case.
A _________ frees a person from criminal
punishment.
The authority of a court to hear and decide
cases is called the court’s ______________.
____________ is the clause in Article IV of
the U. S. Constitution that requires states
to honor each other’s laws, records, and
court decisions.
Anything that conflicts with or interferes
with the Constitution is described as
_____________________.
__________________ is a provision in the
Constitution that makes federal law a
higher authority than state law.
Mercy or leniency granted to a person
accused of a crime is called ____________.
The authority of a court to review cases
appealed from a lower court is called
__________ jurisdiction.
A _______ opinion is a written explanation
of the views of one or more judges in a
case who disagree with the decision of the
majority of the judges in that case.
A(n) ____________is a legal document that
describes the powers and limits of
government AND the rights and freedoms
of the people.
________ means to approve a constitution,
amendment, or law.
Authority held solely by a federal or state
court to hear certain types of cases is
called ________________ jurisdiction.
Authority of a court to hear a case first is
called _______________ jurisdiction.
_____________ is a system set up in the
U.S. Constitution that gives each branch of
the federal government ways of
influencing what the other branches do, so
that no branch becomes too powerful.
To formally accuse a public official of
misconduct is to ___________ them.
__________ is the body of law that deals
with all issues not covered by criminal law,
including family matters, housing, business
contracts, civil rights, and physical
injuries.
______________ is a body of law based on
judges’ decisions.
The legislative branch of government has
the power to create all federal courts
below the U.S. Supreme Court.
The judicial branch of gov’t can propose
amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
The legislative branch has the power to
review the constitutionality of executive
orders.
The judicial branch can overturn any law
that conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.
The legislative branch can override a veto
of the President.
The executive branch interprets and
applies the laws of the United States.
In the WA State Court System, which
level of courts are the courts of original
jurisdiction for felony criminal cases?
Municipal Courts
Superior Courts
District Courts
Supreme Court
Courts of Appeal
Which court is the final court of appeal
for legal issues that relate to the U.S.
Constitution?
WA State Supreme Court
U. S. District Courts
WA State Courts of Appeal
U. S. Supreme Court
U.S. Courts of Appeal
How many U.S. Courts of Appeal
are there in the country?
3
1
94
39
13
Where are the WA State Courts of
Appeal located?
Tacoma, Seattle, and Everett
Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle
Seattle, Yakima, and Spokane
Tacoma, Wenatchee, and Spokane
Olympia, Seattle, and Spokane
Which court would have original
jurisdiction in a DUI case that happened
in Redmond?
Bellevue Municipal Court
King County Superior Court
Redmond Municipal Court
King County District Court
WA State Supreme Court
If you sue your neighbor in Issaquah for
cutting one of your trees down ($3,000),
which court will have original
jurisdiction?
Issaquah District Court
Issaquah Municipal Court
King County Superior Court
U.S. District Court
WA State Supreme Court
How many members are there in
the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
100
335
150
200
What fraction of the states must vote
“yes” to ratify a constitutional
amendment?
1/2
2/3
3/4
1/3
4/5
What percentage of Congress must
vote “yes” to create a new statute?
100%
67%
75%
60%
51%
Which judicial branch power would
allow a court to overturn a state law
that contradicted a federal law?
Federal Supremacy
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Which of the following statements is
NOT true about how an amendment is
added to the U.S. Constitution?
¾ of the state must vote in favor of it for its ratification.
67 members of the Senate must vote in favor of the amendment.
Congress proposes the amendment.
2/3 of the House of Representatives must vote in favor of the amendment.
The President must sign it in order to ratify it.
Which case established the law that
legalized abortion?
Loving v. Virginia
Miranda v. Arizona
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Which case established the law that arrested
persons must be told the following: right to
remain silent and right to an attorney?
Brown v. Board of Education
Roper v. Simmons
Miranda v. Arizona
Loving v. Virginia
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Which case established the law that
made the death penalty an illegal form
of punishment for juveniles?
Miranda v. Arizona
Roper v. Simmons
Roe v. Wade
Loving v. Virginia
New Jersey v. T.L.O
Which case established the legalization
of interracial marriages?
Roper v. Simmons
Roe v. Wade
Loving v. Virginia
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Miranda v. Arizona
Which case established that school
officials can search students without a
warrant?
Roper v. Simmons
Brown v. Board of Education
Miranda v. Arizona
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Loving v. Virginia
Which case established that public
schools cannot discriminate on the basis
of race?
Loving v. Virginia
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
What source of law does this law
represent: Freedom of Speech
The Constitution
Administrative Regulations
Court Decisions
Statutes
None of the above
Law: All pharmaceutical drugs must be
thoroughly tested before being sold to
the public.
Court Decisions
Statutes
The Constitution
Administrative Regulations
None of the above
Law: Minimum wage laws
The Constitution
Statutes
Administrative Regulations
Court Decisions
None of the above
Law: Public schools must allow all
races to attend.
The Constitution
Statutes
Administrative Regulations
Court Decisions
None of the above
Law: A U.S. Senator’s term of
office is 6 years.
The Constitution
Court Decisions
Statutes
Administrative Regulations
None of the above