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Question 1
The United States Supreme Court hears cases when:
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Correct The Supreme Court accepts a case for review by granting a writ of certiorari which instructs the lower court, of the highest appellate court of a state, to send the case up for hearing.
Incorrect! The Supreme Court accepts a case for review by granting a writ of certiorari which instructs the lower court, of the highest appellate court of a state, to send the case up for hearing.
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Question 2
The federal government derives its power from:
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Correct The U.S. Constitution grants the federal government specifically enumerated powers, which are sufficiently flexible to be applied in different ways over time, thanks in part to the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I.
Incorrect! The U.S. Constitution grants the federal government specifically enumerated powers, which are sufficiently flexible to be applied in different ways over time, thanks in part to the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I.
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Question 3
Congress, discouraged with what it perceives as excessive grand-standing and wasting time in court passes a law which limits opening and closing arguments to 2 hours each in any civil case heard in a federal court. Which of the following is TRUE?
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Correct Congress is granted the power to establish federal courts, and the Necessary and Proper Clause means that Congress can establish rules of procedure for these courts.
Incorrect! Congress is granted the power to establish federal courts, and the Necessary and Proper Clause means that Congress can establish rules of procedure for these courts.
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Question 4
Which of the following is TRUE about the power of the states?
Correct A state legislature may enact any law so long as the law does not violate the Constitution. Answers (c) and (d) are wrong because Congress may not interfere with a valid state law. Answer (b) is more appropriate to Congress' power to act.
Incorrect! A state legislature may enact any law so long as the law does not violate the Constitution. Answers (c) and (d) are wrong because Congress may not interfere with a valid state law. Answer (b) is more appropriate to Congress' power to act.