American Government Lesson 9 - The Powers of the Federal Judiciary

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Judicial Review

the power of the courts to declare laws contrary to the Constitution null and void

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When can federal courts refuse to hear a case?
If a case presents a political question, which is for the legislative or executive branches, not the courts.
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What was the constitutional issue in Baker v. Carr (1962)?
Tennessee’s failure to redistrict caused unequal representation, violating the Equal Protection Clause.
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What precedent did Baker v. Carr set?
Established “one person, one vote,” requiring legislative districts to be roughly equal in population.
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What is judicial review?
The power of courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional, making them null and void.
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What did Alexander Hamilton write in Federalist No. 78 about courts?
Courts must interpret laws and give preference to the Constitution over conflicting laws.
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Which landmark case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803).
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Why is judicial review controversial today?
Critics say it hinders democracy by striking down acts of Congress; supporters say it enforces constitutional supremacy.
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Do state supreme courts have judicial review?
State supreme courts have judicial review, but the U.S. Supreme Court has final authority.
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What is judicial activism?
Vigorous use of judicial review to overturn laws and shape public policy, sometimes reflecting political preferences.
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Can you give examples of judicial activism?
Overturning abortion restrictions, limiting school prayer, redefining marriage, requiring new police procedures.
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How does judicial activism view constitutional principles?
Principles are flexible and open to reinterpretation based on circumstances.
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What is judicial restraint?
A philosophy where judges interpret the Constitution narrowly, deferring to other branches unless laws are clearly unconstitutional.
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Who are strict constructionist judges?
Judges practicing judicial restraint who interpret the Constitution in its original context.
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How does the judicial branch check the executive branch?
Judicial review of treaties and presidential actions; Chief Justice presides over presidential impeachment trials.
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How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
Judicial review of laws; life tenure for judges ensures independence; Congress cannot reduce judges’ salaries.
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What limits exist on judicial power?
Courts must wait for cases; courts cannot enforce decisions; Congress and President can respond with new laws or amendments.
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What happened after the Supreme Court overturned a law lowering the voting age in 1970?
Congress and the states adopted the 26th Amendment, officially lowering the voting age to 18.
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When can federal courts refuse to hear a case?
If a case presents a political question, which is for the legislative or executive branches, not the courts.
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What was the constitutional issue in Baker v. Carr (1962)?
Tennessee’s failure to redistrict caused unequal representation, violating the Equal Protection Clause.
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What precedent did Baker v. Carr set?
Established “one person, one vote,” requiring legislative districts to be roughly equal in population.
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What is judicial review?
The power of courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional, making them null and void.
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What did Alexander Hamilton write in Federalist No. 78 about courts?
Courts must interpret laws and give preference to the Constitution over conflicting laws.
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Which landmark case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803).
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Why is judicial review controversial today?
Critics say it hinders democracy by striking down acts of Congress; supporters say it enforces constitutional supremacy.
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Do state supreme courts have judicial review?
State supreme courts have judicial review, but the U.S. Supreme Court has final authority.
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What is judicial activism?
Vigorous use of judicial review to overturn laws and shape public policy, sometimes reflecting political preferences.
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Can you give examples of judicial activism?
Overturning abortion restrictions, limiting school prayer, redefining marriage, requiring new police procedures.
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How does judicial activism view constitutional principles?
Principles are flexible and open to reinterpretation based on circumstances.
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What is judicial restraint?
A philosophy where judges interpret the Constitution narrowly, deferring to other branches unless laws are clearly unconstitutional.
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Who are strict constructionist judges?
Judges practicing judicial restraint who interpret the Constitution in its original context.
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How does the judicial branch check the executive branch?
Judicial review of treaties and presidential actions; Chief Justice presides over presidential impeachment trials.
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How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
Judicial review of laws; life tenure for judges ensures independence; Congress cannot reduce judges’ salaries.
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What limits exist on judicial power?
Courts must wait for cases; courts cannot enforce decisions; Congress and President can respond with new laws or amendments.
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What happened after the Supreme Court overturned a law lowering the voting age in 1970?
Congress and the states adopted the 26th Amendment, officially lowering the voting age to 18.
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When can federal courts refuse to hear a case?
If a case presents a political question, which is for the legislative or executive branches, not the courts.
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What was the constitutional issue in Baker v. Carr (1962)?
Tennessee’s failure to redistrict caused unequal representation, violating the Equal Protection Clause.
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What precedent did Baker v. Carr set?
Established “one person, one vote,” requiring legislative districts to be roughly equal in population.
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What is judicial review?
The power of courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional, making them null and void.
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What did Alexander Hamilton write in Federalist No. 78 about courts?
Courts must interpret laws and give preference to the Constitution over conflicting laws.
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Which landmark case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803).
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Why is judicial review controversial today?
Critics say it hinders democracy by striking down acts of Congress; supporters say it enforces constitutional supremacy.
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Do state supreme courts have judicial review?
State supreme courts have judicial review, but the U.S. Supreme Court has final authority.
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What is judicial activism?
Vigorous use of judicial review to overturn laws and shape public policy, sometimes reflecting political preferences.
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Can you give examples of judicial activism?
Overturning abortion restrictions, limiting school prayer, redefining marriage, requiring new police procedures.
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How does judicial activism view constitutional principles?
Principles are flexible and open to reinterpretation based on circumstances.
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What is judicial restraint?
A philosophy where judges interpret the Constitution narrowly, deferring to other branches unless laws are clearly unconstitutional.
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Who are strict constructionist judges?
Judges practicing judicial restraint who interpret the Constitution in its original context.
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How does the judicial branch check the executive branch?
Judicial review of treaties and presidential actions; Chief Justice presides over presidential impeachment trials.
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How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
Judicial review of laws; life tenure for judges ensures independence; Congress cannot reduce judges’ salaries.
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What limits exist on judicial power?
Courts must wait for cases; courts cannot enforce decisions; Congress and President can respond with new laws or amendments.
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What happened after the Supreme Court overturned a law lowering the voting age in 1970?
Congress and the states adopted the 26th Amendment, officially lowering the voting age to 18.