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Chapter 3
FEDERAL COURTS
TEST BANK
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The
United States has a dual court system consisting of:
|
a. |
district and superior courts. |
c. |
criminal and civil courts. |
|
b. |
trial and appellate courts. |
d. |
state and federal courts. |
ANS:
D REF: Basic
Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 1 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
2. What
does the Supreme Court issue when it agrees to hear a case on appeal?
|
a. |
a writ of extradition |
|
b. |
a writ of jurisdiction |
|
c. |
a writ of stay |
|
d. |
a writ of certiorari |
ANS:
D REF: U.S.
Supreme Court OBJ: 4
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
3. Original
and appellate jurisdiction fall under what classification of jurisdiction?
|
a. |
geographical jurisdiction |
c. |
hierarchical jurisdiction |
|
b. |
subject matter jurisdiction |
d. |
general jurisdiction |
ANS:
C REF: Basic Principles
of Court Organization
OBJ: 2 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
4. What
federal court has original jurisdiction over disputes between states?
|
a. |
Legislative Court |
c. |
Court of Appeals |
|
b. |
District Court |
d. |
Supreme Court |
ANS: D
REF: Basic Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 1 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
5. What
kind of jurisdiction gives a court the power to review cases that have already
been decided by another court?
6. appellate
jurisdiction
7. concurrent
jurisdiction
8. personal
jurisdiction
9. subject
matter jurisdiction
ANS:
A REF: Basic
Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 2 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
6. During
the Constitutional Convention, Anti-Federalists maintained the belief that a
strong national government would:
7. provide
political and economic unity.
8. weaken
individual liberties.
9. abolish
state courts.
10.
create a uniform body of federal law.
ANS:
B REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
7. Which
Article of the U.S. Constitution provides the basis for the federal judiciary?
|
a. |
Article I |
c. |
Article III |
|
b. |
Article II |
d. |
Article IV |
ANS:
C REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
8. Which
of the following is not true of federal district court judges?
|
a. |
They are nominated by the President. |
|
b. |
They must be confirmed by the U.S.
Senate. |
|
c. |
They must reside in their district. |
|
d. |
They are appointed for eight year
terms. |
ANS:
D REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
9. The
United States has how many U.S. District Courts?
|
a. |
59 |
c. |
94 |
|
b. |
78 |
d. |
111 |
ANS:
C REF: U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
10.
In 1968 Congress created what position to alleviate the workload
of U.S. District Courts and to replace the former position of U.S.
commissioner?
|
a. |
U.S. magistrate judges |
c. |
U.S. bankruptcy judges |
|
b. |
U.S. attorneys |
d. |
U.S. circuit justices |
ANS:
A REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 3/4 KEY: Bloom’s:
Remember
11.
Appellate courts primarily review the legal decisions made by
trial courts. In doing so they serve dual purposes. The first is error
correction, what is the second?
|
a. |
policy formation |
|
b. |
vacating sentences |
|
c. |
issuing stays |
|
d. |
issuing writs of certiorari |
ANS:
A REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 2 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
12.
Congress created the Courts of Appeals in
|
a. |
1776. |
c. |
1891. |
|
b. |
1787. |
d. |
1929. |
ANS:
C REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
13.
In the federal system, which is generally the court of last
resort for virtually all federal litigation?
|
a. |
U.S. Supreme Court |
c. |
U.S. District Court |
|
b. |
U.S. Court of Appeals |
d. |
Federal Magistrate Court |
ANS:
B REF: U.S.
Courts of Appeals
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
14.
The “Rule of Four” refers to:
15.
the number of justices required to vote in favor of granting
certiorari to review a case.
16.
the number of justices required to uphold or overturn a lower
court ruling.
17.
the maximum number of presenters allowed during oral arguments.
18.
the minimum number of justices required to publish a dissenting
opinion.
ANS:
A REF: U.S.
Supreme Court OBJ: 4
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
15.
The Prison Litigation Reform Act resulted in all of the
following, except:
16.
requiring inmates to pay certain fees from which they had
previously been exempt.
17.
requiring inmates to exhaust all administrative remedies before
filing.
18.
no longer allowing inmates to proceed pro se in civil rights
actions.
19.
barring subsequent cases if previous cases had been dismissed as
frivolous.
ANS:
C REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
16.
Magistrate judges are
|
a. |
nominated by the President and
confirmed by the Senate. |
|
b. |
elected by voters in their district. |
|
c. |
selected by the U.S. Supreme Court. |
|
d. |
selected by U.S. district court judges. |
ANS:
D REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
17.
Which of the following gave the U.S. Supreme Court the authority
to invalidate an act of Congress as unconstitutional?
|
a. |
Marbury v. Madison (1803) |
|
b. |
Article III of the U.S. Constitution |
|
c. |
The Judiciary Act of 1789 |
|
d. |
The Judiciary Act of 1801 |
ANS: A
REF: History of the Federal Courts
OBJ: 3 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
18.
The U.S. Courts of Appeals is made up of how many judgeships?
|
a. |
14 |
c. |
98 |
|
b. |
50 |
d. |
179 |
ANS:
D REF: U.S.
Courts of Appeals
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
19.
What judges perform virtually all tasks carried out by district
court judges, except trying and sentencing felony defendants?
20.
Circuit
justices
c. Appellate court judges
21.
Magistrate
judges
d. Administrative judges
ANS:
B REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
20.
Most “federal question” cases present issues concerning:
21.
the interpretation or application of the U.S. Constitution.
22.
cases in which two or more states are parties.
23.
the application and interpretation of a
statute enacted by Congress.
24.
securities and banking regulations relating to the housing
market crash.
ANS: C
REF: U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
21.
Heavy caseloads of the federal courts result in what problem(s)?
|
a. |
burdens those who work in the courts |
c. |
burdens those who work in the courts
and delays cases for litigants |
|
b. |
delay cases for litigants |
d. |
none of these answers is correct |
ANS:
C REF:
Caseloads in the Federal Courts
OBJ: 8 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
22.
Drug prosecutions account for approximately what percentage of
all federal criminal cases?
|
a. |
11 |
c. |
41 |
|
b. |
21 |
d. |
31 |
ANS:
B REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
23.
Which courts are tribunals created by Congress to handle
specialized types of cases?
|
a. |
article III Courts |
c. |
state courts |
|
b. |
article II courts |
d. |
Article I courts |
ANS:
D REF:
Caseloads in the Federal Courts
OBJ: 6 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
24.
What is the name of a court that has original jurisdiction?
|
a. |
trial court |
|
b. |
appellate court |
|
c. |
legislative court |
|
d. |
traffic court |
ANS:
A REF: Basic
Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 2
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
25.
Appeals from criminal convictions in the U.S. District Courts
constitute _____ of the workload of the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
|
a. |
less than 10 percent |
c. |
43 percent |
|
b. |
about 21 percent |
d. |
over 50 percent |
ANS:
B REF: U.S. Courts
of Appeals
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
26.
In 1950, Congress extended significant new due process rights in
courts-martial by adopting the:
|
a. |
Military Justice Act |
c. |
Uniform Code of Military Justice |
|
b. |
U.S. Joint Service Committee Act |
d. |
Armed Forces Court of Appeals Act |
ANS:
C REF:
Specialized Federal Courts OBJ: 6
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
27.
What article of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S.
Supreme Court and gave congress the power to create lower courts?
|
a. |
Article I |
c. |
Article II |
|
b. |
The U.S. Constitution did not establish
the U.S. Supreme Court |
d. |
Article III |
ANS:
D REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
28.
What cases involve suits between citizens of different states or
between a U.S. citizen and a foreign country or citizen?
|
a. |
diversity of citizenship cases |
c. |
en banc cases |
|
b. |
mandamus cases |
d. |
venue cases |
ANS:
A REF: U.S.
Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
29.
The administrative policymaking organization of the federal
judicial system, comprised of 26 federal judges, is the:
|
a. |
Judicial Conference of the U.S. |
c. |
Federal Judicial Center |
|
b. |
Administrative Office of the Courts |
d. |
U.S. Sentencing Commission |
ANS:
A REF:
Federal Judicial
Administration
OBJ: 7 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
30.
What is the name given to the particular location or area in
which a court having geographic jurisdiction may hear a case?
|
a. |
venue |
|
b. |
stay |
|
c. |
venire |
|
d. |
federal question |
ANS:
A REF: Basic
Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 1 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
31.
Habeas corpus,
motions to vacate sentence, mandamus, and Section 1983 and Bivens Civil Rights
Actions are all examples of what type of petitions?
32.
prisoner petitions
33.
jurisdiction petitions
34.
bankruptcy petitions
35.
extradition petitions
ANS:
A REF:
U.S. Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
32.
Who is the presiding office of the U.S. Supreme Court?
33.
the President
34.
the Attorney General
35.
the Senate Majority Leader
36.
The Chief Justice
ANS:
D REF:
Federal Judicial Administration
OBJ: 7
KEY: Bloom’s:
Remember
33.
One of the principal activities of this organization is the
education and training of federal judicial personnel, including judges,
probation officers, clerks of court, and pretrial service officers.
34.
Federal Judicial Center
35.
Administrative Office of the Courts
36.
FBI Judicial Academy at Quantico
37.
Judicial Personnel and Training Section of the Judicial
Conference
ANS:
A REF:
Federal Judicial
Administration OBJ:
7 KEY: Bloom’s:
Remember
34.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review’s only
function is to:
35.
hear appeals regarding constitutional violations of individual
privacy rights.
36.
review warrant applications related to national security
investigations.
37.
act as arbitrator between intelligence officials and foreign
governments.
38.
review denials by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of
applications for electronic
surveillance warrants.
ANS:
D REF:
Federalized Specialized
OBJ: 6 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
35.
What is the major problem facing the federal courts?
36.
heavy caseloads
37.
reduced jurisdiction
38.
legislative cooperation
39.
excess funds
ANS:
A REF:
Consequences of Federal Involvement in the Criminal Justice System
OBJ: 8
KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
36.
Which Congressional action gave the U.S. Supreme Court control
over its’ docket?
37.
Court of Appeals Act of 1891
38.
Judges Bill of 1925
39.
Judiciary Act of 1789
40.
Federal Court Improvement Act of 1982
ANS:
B REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
37.
This type of prisoner petition seeks a court order to compel a
public entity or official to do something that is owed to the plaintiff as a
matter of constitutional or statutory right.
38.
mandamus c. motion to compel
39.
habeas corpus d. Section 1983 action
ANS:
A REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
38.
In U.S.
v. Georgia (2006), the U.S. Supreme Court held that states and
municipalities can be held civilly liable for failing to:
39.
abolish height and weight requirements for criminal justice
agencies.
40.
maintain correctional facilities that accommodate the special
needs of disabled prisoners.
41.
create exemptions for bona fide occupational qualifications in
hiring and promotion.
42.
provide special training for employees on the requirements of
the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
ANS:
B REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
39.
The basic administrative unit of a circuit, which has authority
to make all necessary and appropriate orders for the effective and expeditious
administration of justice within its circuit, is called the:
40.
Administrative Office of the District c.
Federal Judicial Administration
41.
Administrative Oversight Commission d.
Judicial Council
ANS:
D REF:
Federal Judicial
Administration
OBJ: 7 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
40.
What agency’s original purpose was to develop the federal
sentencing guidelines?
41.
The Federal Judicial Center
42.
The U.S. Sentencing Commission
43.
The Judicial Council
44.
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
ANS:
B REF:
Federal Judicial
Administration
OBJ: 7 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
41.
Although the role of federal government in the criminal justice
system raises a lot of debate at the national level, crime remains primarily
the responsibility of what entity?
42.
state government c. national government
43.
local government d. state and local
government
ANS:
D REF:
Consequences of Federal Involvement in the Criminal Justice
System OBJ: 8
KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
42.
If a circuit justice thinks that there is merit in a case such that
the full Supreme court should have an opportunity to decide whether to hear the
case, the justice will grant:
43.
a temporary writ of certiorari. c. a
stay.
44.
an injunction. d. a preliminary review.
ANS:
C REF:
U.S. Supreme Court OBJ: 4
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
CRITICAL THINKING SCENARIOS
CASE 3.1
The founding fathers engaged in a vigorous debate over whether
there should be a federal court system separate from the state systems.
Those who supported a strong federal judiciary ultimately prevailed.
Subsequent expansion of the federal courts has created a contemporary
controversy over how to alleviate the problem of rising caseloads within the
federal court system.
43.
Which of the following statements regarding proposals to reduce
federal caseloads is true?
44.
Reducing the jurisdiction of federal courts would nearly double
the caseload of state courts
and states would certainly oppose such an action.
1. Creating
additional courts and judgeships would require additional funding of the
federal
judiciary, which already comprises a sizeable portion of the
federal budget.
1. It is
unlikely that Congress will ever have the filibuster-proof majority needed to
authorize
additional federal judgeships.
1. The
antagonistic relationship between Congress and the federal judiciary is
unlikely to
result in any significant reforms.
ANS:
D REF:
Caseloads in the Federal Courts
OBJ: 8 KEY:
Bloom’s: Apply
44.
Which of the following proposals would our Federalist founding
fathers most likely support?
45.
Abolish federal diversity jurisdiction except in certain cases.
46.
Abolish concurrent jurisdiction on crimes punishable by both
state and federal law.
47.
Creation of several new Article I legislative courts.
48.
Limit ability of prisoners to file civil rights lawsuits.
ANS:
C REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
45.
Which of the following proposals would due process
advocates least likely support?
46.
Abolish federal diversity jurisdiction except in certain cases.
47.
Abolish concurrent jurisdiction on crimes punishable by both
state and federal law.
48.
Creation of several new Article I legislative courts.
49.
Limit ability of prisoners to file civil rights lawsuits.
ANS:
D REF:
Basic Principles of Court Organization
OBJ: 1
KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
TRUE/FALSE
1. The
United States has one national court system plus separate court systems in each
of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
ANS:
T REF:
Basic Principles of Court Organization OBJ: 1
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
2. Appellate
courts are considered finders of fact.
ANS:
F REF:
Basic Principles of Court Organization
OBJ: 2
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
3. When
cases are appealed, appellate court judges may call on witnesses to testify.
ANS:
F REF:
Basic Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 2 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
4. Extradition
is the automatic return of an individual accused of a crime in the United
States who has fled the country and been found on foreign soil.
ANS:
F REF:
Basic Principles of Court Organization
OBJ: 1
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
5. There
may be as many as 28 judges who work together to make an appellate court
decision.
ANS:
T REF:
Basic Principles of Court Organization OBJ: 2
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
6. There
are three primary types of jurisdiction.
ANS: F
REF: Basic Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 1 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
7. Trial
courts are primarily concerned with considering evidence to resolve factual
decisions within the bounds of the law.
ANS:
T REF:
Basic Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 2 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
8. Article
II of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court.
ANS:
F REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
9. U.S.
Magistrate Judges may try and sentence felony defendants.
ANS:
F REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
10.
U.S. magistrate judges assist U.S. District Judges by hearing felony
cases.
ANS:
F REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
11.
The federal courts set the parameters for the operations of the
criminal justice system.
ANS:
T REF:
U.S. Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
12.
Article III judges are nominated by the President and confirmed
by the U.S. Senate.
ANS:
T REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 6
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
13.
Federal district court judges must be residents of the district
in which they preside.
ANS:
T REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
14.
Prior to the Civil War, the U.S. Supreme Court was required to
hear every case that was appealed to it.
ANS:
T REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
15.
In misdemeanor and petty offense cases, U.S. magistrate judges
may preside over trials, accept pleas of guilty, and also impose sentences.
ANS:
T REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
16.
A U.S. attorney is nominated by the President, confirmed by the
Senate, and serves during “good behavior.”
ANS: F
REF: U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
17.
Civil lawsuits consume more of the federal courts’ time than
criminal cases.
ANS:
T REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
18.
The Judicial Conference of the United States sets national
administrative policy for the federal judiciary.
ANS:
T REF:
Federal Judicial
Administration
OBJ: 7 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
19.
Federal courts apply state—not federal—law when adjudicating
state claims in federal court under their diversity of citizenship
jurisdiction.
ANS:
T REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
20.
The U.S. District Courts are the federal trial courts for all
major violations of federal criminal law.
ANS:
T REF:
U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
21.
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the ways in which
police officers and correctional officials interact with people with
disabilities.
ANS:
T REF:
U.S. Magistrate Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
22.
When the U.S. Supreme Court fails to grant certiorari, they are
stating that they unilaterally affirm the decision of the lower court.
ANS:
F REF:
U.S. Supreme Court OBJ: 6
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
23.
Military justice applies not only to members of the armed
services but also to those who commit crimes against military personnel on and
off a military base.
ANS:
F REF:
Specialized Federal Courts OBJ: 6
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
24.
The burden of proof necessary for conviction is less demanding
in military courts.
ANS:
T REF:
Specialized Federal Courts OBJ: 6
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
25.
The U.S. Constitution states that “no more than fifteen, nor
less than seven justices shall be approved by Congress to serve on the Supreme
Court.”
ANS:
F REF:
History of the Federal Courts OBJ: 3
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
COMPLETION
1. The
United States has a _____ court system, which means that it has one national
court system plus separate court systems in each of the 50 states and the
District of Columbia.
ANS: dual
REF: Basic Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 1 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
2. _____
jurisdiction means that a court has the authority to try a case and decide it.
ANS: Original
REF: Basic Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 1 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
3. Appellate
courts primarily review the legal decisions made by _____ courts.
ANS: trial
REF: Basic Principles of Court Organization
OBJ: 2 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
4. Today,
the trial courts that primarily exercise original jurisdiction in the federal
system are the United States _____ Courts.
ANS: District
REF: Basic Principles of Court Organization
OBJ: 3 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
5. Typically
sitting in panels of three, _____ review the records in cases appealed from
district courts.
ANS: circuit
REF: U.S. Courts of
Appeals
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
6. _____
of citizenship cases involve suits between citizens of different states or
between a U.S. citizen and a foreign country or citizen.
ANS: Diversity
REF: U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
7. A
writ of _____ is issued by the U.S. Supreme Court to obtain and review the
proceedings of a lower court.
ANS: certiorari
REF: U.S. Supreme Court
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
8. Article
_____ of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court and gave
Congress the power to create lower courts.
ANS: III
REF: History of the Federal Courts
OBJ: 3 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
9. A
prisoner _____ is a civil lawsuit filed by an inmate alleging violations of his
or her rights.
ANS: petition
REF: U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
10.
The Federal _____ Center provides orientation and continuing
education judges and personnel of courts.
ANS: judicial
REF: Federal Judicial Administration
OBJ: 7
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
11.
The major problem facing the federal courts is _____ caseloads.
ANS: heavy
REF: Caseloads in the Federal
Courts OBJ: 8
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
12.
The director of the _____ of the U.S. Courts is responsible for
the day-to-day administrative tasks of the federal courts, including lobbying
Congress for more funds and judgeships.
ANS: Administrative Office
REF: Federal Judicial
Administration
OBJ: 7 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
13.
The particular location or area in which a court having
geographical jurisdiction may hear a case is _____.
ANS: Venue
REF: Basic Principles of Court Organization
OBJ: 1
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
14.
_____ petitions are those in which inmates may collaterally
challenge their convictions (after exhausting all available state remedies to
do so) by arguing that their trial was constitutionally defective.
ANS: Habeas
corpus
REF: U.S. Magistrate
Judges
OBJ: 5 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
15.
A _____ is a court order that temporarily suspends activity in a
case.
ANS: stay
REF: U.S. Supreme Court
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
16.
Captured terrorists have recently been declared enemy_____
instead of prisoners of war.
ANS: combatants
REF: Specialized Federal
Courts OBJ: 6
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
17.
Judicial bodies established by Congress under Article III are
known as _____ courts.
ANS: constitutional
REF: U.S. Supreme Court
OBJ: 3 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
18.
The subcomponent of jurisdiction, which refers to differences in
courts’ functions and responsibilities is _____ jurisdiction.
ANS: hierarchical
REF: Basic Principles of Court
Organization
OBJ: 1 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
19.
The _____ is a Supreme Court custom that allows a minority of
the Court to impose on the majority a question that the majority does not think
it appropriate to address.
ANS: rule of four
REF: U.S. Supreme Court
OBJ: 4 KEY:
Bloom’s: Remember
20.
The onset of the _____ Revolution increased the caseload
of the federal courts.
ANS: Industrial
REF: Caseloads in the Federal
Courts OBJ: 8
KEY: Bloom’s: Remember
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