Cards in this guide (12)
What is a difference between federal and state court authority
State courts have authority over federal courts in the
interpretation of state laws.
What is a congressional joint committes
A joint committe is composed of a mix of Representatives and
Senators.
Which factor does the Supreme Court generally consider especially important when deciding which cases to review
Whether lower courts have issued conflicting rulings in similar cases
Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold
The answer is Speaker of the House
Which scenario describes a federal court going against the principle of precedent
The supreme court rules that companies must pay men and women equal wages despite earlier court rulings allowing wage differences. I've never encountered a question with more than two answers. Government is BS.
What best describes the role of the majority leaders in congress
Majority leaders conduct the daily operations of both the house and senate
What statement would a Supreme Court justice who believes strongly in judicial restraint most likely agree with
The supreme court's rulings should reflect the exact text of the constitution rather than justices' own beliefs
What is a lawyer who is interested in understanding why most justices ruled in a particular way in a Supreme Court case should consult the case's
This is not a "What" question, but okay. They would consult the case's dissenting opinion.
The bicameral nature of the U.S. federal legislature is responsible for:
The presence of both an upper and lower chamber of Congress
Which statement best describes the role of conference committees in the federal legislative process
They resolve differences between Senate and House versions of a bill.
which statement best describes an effect of the filibuster
It allows senators to prevent a vote on bills that would otherwise pass.
The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to
The power of judicial review allows the supreme court to: 1)Overturn an act of Congress that violates the Constitution. ...
2) Can obstruct the supreme court's rulings by refusing to enforce them. ...
3) Can overturn an unconstitutional law passed by Congress.