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The Supreme Courts Role in Modern Society
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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Mark Stegall
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10 Slides • 14 Questions
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Labelling
Drag the label to show what the Judicial Branch does
Writes and votes on laws
Decides on laws and leads our military
Protects peoples rights with trials
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Match
Match the following descriptions of rights with their correct legal terms.
A) The right to appeal to the Supreme Court
B) The right to a fair trial
C) The right to declare laws unconstitutional
D) The right to issue writs of certiorari
The right involved in having a case reviewed by a higher court
The right ensuring legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of the proceedings
The power to nullify laws and executive actions if they are found to be unconstitutional
The right to have a higher court order a lower court to deliver its record in a case so the higher court may review it
The right involved in having a case reviewed by a higher court
The right ensuring legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of the proceedings
The power to nullify laws and executive actions if they are found to be unconstitutional
The right to have a higher court order a lower court to deliver its record in a case so the higher court may review it
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Open Ended
How does the judiciary's role in interpreting and applying laws impact everyday life in society?
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Multiple Choice
Why is the power of judicial review important in the American legal system?
It allows courts to create new laws.
It enables courts to enforce laws like the President.
It allows courts to strike down laws that violate constitutional principles.
It lets courts ignore the Constitution.
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Open Ended
Should unelected judges have the power to make decisions that shape an entire nation's laws and society? How can a democracy balance judicial independence with accountability?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a step in how Supreme Court decisions shape policy?
A Case Reaches the Court
Oral Arguments and Deliberation
Decision and Opinion
Congressional Review
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are landmark Supreme Court cases that significantly changed American society?
Brown v. Board of Education
Miranda v. Arizona
Obergefell v. Hodges
Plessy v. Ferguson
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
What is one major benefit of judicial independence for Supreme Court justices?
They can make decisions based on public opinion
They are protected from political pressure
They must be re-elected every few years
They can be easily removed from office
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Open Ended
How do legislative responses, election impacts, and public opinion interact to shape the political implications of Supreme Court decisions?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions can citizens take to influence the direction of the judiciary in the United States?
Stay informed about Supreme Court cases, vote strategically, engage in advocacy, and consider legal careers
Ignore judicial decisions and focus only on local elections
Participate only in presidential elections and avoid advocacy
Rely solely on news headlines without further research
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Open Ended
How do you think the Supreme Court's decisions impact your daily life or the lives of people in your community?
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Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of the judiciary according to the lesson?
To create new laws
To interpret and apply laws
To enforce laws like the President
To fund government programs
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Open Ended
Do you think the benefits of lifetime judicial appointments outweigh the concerns about democratic accountability? What reforms, if any, would you propose to improve the Supreme Court's role in modern society?
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