The conference of the U.S. Supreme Court is __________.
a. open to the justices and the public
b. limited to the justices themselves
c. open to the justices and other court staff
d. open to the justices and the president
Question -2-If a judge believes that she should only strike down laws that clearly violate the Constitution, she likely believes in which of the following?
a. judicial conservatism
b. judicial originalism
c. judicial restraint
d. judicial construction
Question -3-All federal judicial nominations are first referred to which of the following for a hearing?
a. House Judiciary Committee
b. Senate Nominations Committee
c. Supreme Court
d. Senate Judiciary Committee
Question -4-Which of the following can modify a decision of the Supreme Court?
a. executive order
b. federal statute
c. constitutional amendment
d. writ of certiorari
Question -5-The federal judiciary is reluctant to hear what type of cases?
a. cases involving conflict between federal and state laws
b. cases involving foreign policy questions
c. cases involving drug crimes
d. cases involving the death penalty
Question -6-Why might it be important to diversify the federal judiciary?
a. A more diverse judiciary could boost the courts' legitimacy.
b. A more diverse judiciary will lead to more balanced decisions.
c. A more diverse judiciary could boost the courts' transparency.
d. A more diverse judiciary could rein in judicial activism.