Directions: Choose 5 out of the 9 questions listed below and research them. You will answer them on your exam on Tuesday. 5 points each (25 points total)
Critical Thinking
1. Synthesizing Information Why does the Constitution give federal courts jurisdiction in cases involving disputes between two states or between a state and a citizen of another state?
2. Stating an Opinion Some people maintain that all judges should be elected rather than appointed in order to make them more accountable to the people. Should this principle apply to Supreme Court justices? Explain why or why not.
3. Making Inferences What two actions could Congress take to undo a Supreme Court ruling that a federal law is unconstitutional? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each action.
Understanding Concepts
4. Constitutional Interpretations Explain how and why the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Marbury v. Madison increased the Court's power.
5. Comparison Describe the differences between criminal and civil law.
6. Evaluation Describe the Adversary System of Justice, and discuss the critism of this system and its alternative.
7. Description List and describe four elements of American Law.
8. Discussion Discuss the factors that influence Supreme Court decisions.
9. Discussion Discuss four limits on the Supreme Court.
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