Question

1. who must confirm federal judges?

a. the president
b. the senate
c. the house of representatives
d. the governor of the state in which the federal judge is to serve

1. a president who wants to see court rulings changed to reflect his or her values would most likely

a. appoint a proponent of judicial activism.
b. appoint a proponent of judicial restraint.
c. appoint a member of the opposing party.
d. try to remove federal judges who did not agree with those values.

1. which of the following are the government’s prosecutors?

a. u.s. magistrates \tc. u.s. marshals
b. u.s. attorneys \td. u.s. bailiffs

1. which of the following court(s) handles the most federal cases?

a. district courts \tc. special courts
b. courts of appeals \td. bankruptcy courts

1. most of the supreme court’s cases come to it

a. by certificate.
b. because it has original jurisdiction in the cases.
c. on appeal from the federal courts of appeals and the highest state courts.
d. on appeal from the court of appeals for the armed forces.

1. how many justices must agree to a supreme court decision?

a. all of them \tc. at least four
b. at least five \td. at least four associate justices and the chief justice

1. what right did the supreme court claim in marbury v. madison?

a. to amend the constitution \tc. to appoint a chief justice
b. to use judicial review \td. to confirm appointments

Explanation:

Question 1

In the U.S. system, the Senate has the power to confirm federal judges nominated by the President. The President nominates, the Senate confirms. The House of Representatives doesn't confirm federal judges, and the Governor of a state has no role in confirming federal judges.

A proponent of judicial activism is more likely to interpret the law in a way that aligns with a President's values and potentially change court rulings. Judicial restraint is about deferring to precedent, appointing an opposing party member wouldn't help change rulings to reflect the President's values, and removing federal judges is not a common or easy way for a President to change rulings.

U.S. Attorneys are the government's prosecutors, representing the United States in federal criminal and civil cases. U.S. Magistrates assist district courts, U.S. Marshals handle law enforcement and security for courts, and U.S. Bailiffs are more about court security and order, not prosecution.

Answer:

b. The Senate

Question 2