test SCOTUS

Question 1

supreme court is the _____ court in US

Answer 1

highest

Question 2

how many justices are there in the supreme court?

Answer 2

9

Question 3

how do cases reach supreme court (short answer)?

Answer 3

through an appeals process

Question 4

how many cases do they receive/are appealed?

Answer 4

8,000

Question 5

how many do they hear annually?

Answer 5

80-130

Question 6

rule of 4

Answer 6

only 4 judges have to agree to grant a writ of certiorari, to hear a case

Question 7

writ of certiorari

Answer 7

a request from SCOTUS for lower courts to send up records of a case for review

Question 8

judicial review

Answer 8

supreme courts power to check laws constitutionality, can declared laws unconstitutional

Question 9

what does judicial review do for people?

Answer 9

helps protect peoples rights

Question 10

precedent

Answer 10

a previous court decision that guides future similar court cases, can be overturned if times changed or new justices have different views

Question 11

constitutional rights

Answer 11

special freedoms and rights guaranteed by the constitution

Question 12

where are constitutional rights MAINLY found?

Answer 12

bill of rights

Question 13

what do constitutional rights do?

Answer 13

protect people from government interference

Question 14

what are 2 examples of your constitutional rights?

Answer 14

freedom of speech, right to a fair trail

Question 15

the rights we have are really based on what?

Answer 15

constitution, amendments, federal/state regulations, federal /state statues, municipal ordinances

Question 16

US constitution

Answer 16

doc that explains how us works

Question 17

bill of rights

Answer 17

first 10 amendments to constitution

Question 18

amendments

Answer 18

formal changes to constitution (made possible by elastic clause)

Question 19

what are 3 important sources of our rights and freedoms?

Answer 19

constitution, bill of rights, amendments

Question 20

a right

Answer 20

something a person is legally allowed to get/have

Question 21

constitutional

Answer 21

related to the constitution, allowed by law

Question 22

unconstitutional

Answer 22

not allowed by constitution

Question 23

how does the court decide whether a person’s rights have been violated? (in order from most credible to least)

Answer 23

the constitution, amendments, past court cases, facts, ideas

Question 24

what 2 steps occur when it makes it to scotus

Answer 24

judge listens to both sides/makes decision, they will decide if law is constitutional or if it violates someones rights

Question 25

how do cases get to supreme court (the steps)?

Answer 25

goes through lower courts, rule of 4, usually involves some part of government, must involve constitutional question

Question 26

5th amendment

Answer 26

before or at the very start of prosecution: protection against self-incrimination, double Jeopardy, and right to due process

Question 27

6th amendment

Answer 27

during prosecution: right to speedy/public trail, impartial jury, confront witnesses, an attorney

Question 28

8th amendment

Answer 28

prohibits excessive bail/fines, cruel/unusual punishment

Question 29

probable cause

Answer 29

reasonable grounds for believing crime has been committed

Question 30

what is probable cause required for?

Answer 30

arrest, search warrants, seizures

Question 31

example of probable cause

Answer 31

if someones runs out of a house with a bloody knife

Question 32

what are Miranda rights based on?

Answer 32

5th amendment protection against self incrimination

Question 33

what do Miranda rights involve?

Answer 33

right to remain silent/a attorney

Question 34

transparency

Answer 34

part of rule of law, laws must be clear/understandable, citizen know/understand legal expectations

Question 35

what does transparency prevent?

Answer 35

arbitrary or secret legal interpretations

Question 36

fair/impartial justice

Answer 36

part of rule of law, due process, everyone has right to fair trail, legal procedures must be consist ,judicial decision based on established laws

Question 37

us constitution was/is influenced by...

Answer 37

Magna Carta

Question 38

Magna Carta

Answer 38

a 1215 English charter that established everyone, including the king, was subject to the laws (limited monarchy's power)

Question 39

were in the law are the principles of magna Carta seen

Answer 39

rule of law ( equal application of law), right to fair trail, separation of powers, protection of individual rights

Question 40

key principles in rule of law

Answer 40

order/security, legitimacy, checks/balances, equal application of the law, procedural fairness, transparency, accountability, protection of individual rights

Question 41

purpose of the rule of law

Answer 41

to ensure accountability, maintain order, protect liberty/rights, provide a system to resolve disputes