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6.2-Principles of the Judicial Branch
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Shane McBurney
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ruling that an act of the federal Congress violates the Constitution
deciding that a president does not have the power to take a certain action
reversing a lower court's decision
overturning a decision by a state legislature
Place the items according to whether they represent judicial review or appellate jurisdiction.
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Multiple Choice
In which of the following cases could a court use Employment Division v. Smith as a precedent to guide its decision?
a case in which someone goes to court for refusing to pay taxes, claiming it violates their religion
a case challenging a group of people for handing out religious flyers in a public park
a case in which someone goes to court for selling illegal drugs at work
a case challenging an employer for making hostile comments about employees of a religious group
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Multiple Choice
How does the selection of judges differ between the federal judiciary and the Pennsylvania judiciary?
Federal judge appointments require the legislative branch's confirmation, but Pennsylvania judge appointments do not.
Federal judges are elected by the electoral college, but Pennsylvania judges are elected through popular elections.
Federal judges are appointed by the chief executive, but Pennsylvania judges are elected by the populace.
Federal judges are selected by the executive branch, but Pennsylvania judges are selected by the legislative branch.
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