AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 2.11 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 2.11 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Checks on the Judicial Branch.
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Topic 2.11
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: LO 2.11.A
What is the role of judicial review?
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Topic 2.11: Checks on the Judicial Branch
Learning Objective: LO 2.11.A
Explain how the exercise of judicial review can lead to debate about the Supreme Court’s power.
Review: EK 2.11.A.1
Political discussion about the Supreme Court’s power is illustrated by the ongoing debate over differing interpretations of judicial review. i. Judicial activism asserts that judicial review allows the courts to overturn current Constitutional and case precedent or invalidate legislative or executive acts. ii. Judicial restraint asserts that judicial review should be constrained to decisions that adhere to current Constitutional and case precedent.
Learning Objective: LO 2.11.B
Explain how other branches in the government can limit the Supreme Court’s power.
Review: EK 2.11.B.1
Restrictions on the Supreme Court are represented by: i. Congressional legislation to modify the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions ii. Ratification of a Constitutional amendment iii. Judicial appointments and confirmations which may shift the ideological balance of the court iv. The president and states delaying implementation of a Supreme Court decision v. Enacting legislation to limit the cases the Supreme Court can hear on appeal by removing the court’s jurisdiction over a case
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