Congress can check the power of the federal judiciary in all of the following ways with the exception of __________.
a. interpreting laws themselves
b. changing the number of judges
c. initiating amendments of the US Constitution
d. not confirming nominees
e. confirming nominees
Ans: a. interpreting laws themselves
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a. They rebel against it. b. They prefer government solutions to problems. c. They think it is too efficient. d. They distrust it.
Which of the following statements is true of the term "jurisdiction"?
A. It refers to the reasons given by a Supreme Court judge for a particular ruling. B. It applies to the power of courts to decide matters about certain persons, types of property, or subjects. C. It describes the absolute power possessed by higher courts to overrule rulings of lower courts. D. It refers to the obligation of state courts to decide cases based on the documented history of precedents. E. It describes the power of legislature to veto bills.
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What will be an ideal response?
The USA Patriot Act allows the government to __________
a. read any documents sent via the mail b. collect blood and saliva samples c. spy on American citizens more easily d. make audio recordings at all private residences that receive public utilities