Article III: The Courts

Question 1

According to this passage, what can be expected of people appointed as judges temporarily?

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B: They will be flexible and inconsistent in doing their job.

Question 2

Why does Hamilton think judges should be appointed permanently rather than on a periodic basis?

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D: Periodic appointments would destroy a judge’s independence.

Question 3

The purpose of this passage from the Constitution is to

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A: identify the jurisdiction of the federal courts.

Question 4

Which statement comes closest to summarizing the meaning of this passage?

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B: Courts should interpret laws and the Constitution.

Question 5

Which statement is the best summary of this passage?

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A: Courts preserve limited government by protecting the Constitution from attack.

Question 6

Why is judicial independence so important under our system of government?Use examples from the lesson in your response, and write at least two or three complete sentences.

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Judicial independence is essential because it allows judges to make impartial decisions based on the law and the Constitution without fear of political retaliation or influence from the other branches of government. For example, the Constitution provides federal judges with life terms and prevents their salaries from being reduced, which ensures they can rule on controversial cases without worrying about losing their jobs. This independence is a crucial part of the system of checks and balances, as it protects individual rights and prevents the abuse of power by the executive or legislative branches.

Question 7