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Which is the most likely reason the framers of the Constitution did not tell the judicial branch how to interpret the document?

A
They wanted the judicial branch to reach its own conclusions.
B
They wanted the judicial branch to work with the executive branch.
C
They wanted the judicial branch to work with the legislative branch.
D
They wanted the judicial branch to change existing laws.
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Which statement best describes how the structure of the judicial branch affects its interpretation of the Constitution?

A
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court may give the judicial branch multiple opportunities to interpret the Constitution.
B
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court give the judicial branch only one opportunity to interpret the Constitution.
C
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the executive branch.
D
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the legislative branch.
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Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

A
The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.
B
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.
C
The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the appellate courts.
D
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.
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People who make judgments in lower federal courts are called

A
justices.
B
judges.
C
officers.
D
lawyers.
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Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

A
original
B
appellate
C
superior
D
state
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In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has

A
executive and appellate.
B
original and appellate.
C
legislative and original.
D
original and executive.
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Which is a true statement about federal justices?

A
They are appointed by the Senate.
B
They serve five-year terms.
C
They are approved by the Supreme Court.
D
They serve lifetime terms.
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Which best defines the term jurisdiction?

A
the authority given to the judicial branch
B
the decisions made by the judicial branch
C
the structure used to create the judicial branch
D
the courts included in the judicial branch
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Which explains why Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments?

A
They give justices original jurisdiction.
B
They protect justices from political pressure.
C
They connect justices to appellate courts.
D
They provide justices with unlimited power.

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