The US Constitution. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is the role of the US Supreme Court?
What is the role of the US Supreme Court?
Highest judicial authority
What fraction of cases does the Supreme Court hear each year?
What fraction of cases does the Supreme Court hear each year?
A small fraction
What power allows the Court to assess if laws are constitutional?
What power allows the Court to assess if laws are constitutional?
Judicial review
What must lower courts follow from Supreme Court rulings?
What must lower courts follow from Supreme Court rulings?
Legal precedents
Which Article establishes the judiciary as a coequal branch?
Which Article establishes the judiciary as a coequal branch?
Article III
How long do Supreme Court judges serve?
How long do Supreme Court judges serve?
During good behaviour
In which cases does the Court have original jurisdiction?
In which cases does the Court have original jurisdiction?
Cases affecting ambassadors
What type of jurisdiction does the Court have in most cases?
What type of jurisdiction does the Court have in most cases?
Appellate jurisdiction
Which case established the power of judicial review?
Which case established the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
How many original jurisdiction cases has the Court heard?
How many original jurisdiction cases has the Court heard?
Fewer than 200 cases
What did Citizens United v. FEC (2010) rule about corporations?
What did Citizens United v. FEC (2010) rule about corporations?
Same free speech rights as individuals
What majority is needed in Congress to propose a constitutional amendment?
What majority is needed in Congress to propose a constitutional amendment?
Two-thirds majority
How many states must ratify a proposed constitutional amendment?
How many states must ratify a proposed constitutional amendment?
38 out of 50
How many times has the Constitution been amended since 1789?
How many times has the Constitution been amended since 1789?
27 times