American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 14: The Judiciary

Essay Quiz

1
Describe the differences between common law and statutory law.
2
Why did Congress create the federal courts of appeal?
3
Explain the principle of judicial review. Why was it such a significant power for the Supreme Court?
4
How do the Supreme Court justices decide which cases to hear?
5
What are some of the factors a justice has to consider when authoring a Supreme Court decision?
Harrison: American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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