Con Law Final Exam Review Frequently Tested Actual Questions With Correct Answers

CON LAW FINAL EXAM REVIEW
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Question 1.
Stare Decisis

ANSWER
Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases


Question 2.
Rule of Law

ANSWER
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern


Question 3.
Injunction

ANSWER
An order which legally prevents something


Question 4.
Developmentalist / Evolutionist

ANSWER
Judicial philosophy using text, precedent, tradition, history, consequences, and values


Question 5.
Writ of Certiorari

ANSWER
A formal writ used to bring a case before the Supreme Court.






, Question 6.
Majority Opinion
ANSWER
a statement that presents the views of the majority of supreme court justices regarding a case


Question 7.
Dissenting Opinion

ANSWER
an opinion disagreeing with the majority decision in a Supreme Court ruling


Question 8.
Concurring Opinion
ANSWER
An opinion that agrees with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling but differs on the
reasoning.


Question 9.
Original Jurisdiction
ANSWER
The authority to hear cases for the first time


Question 10.
Appellate Jurisdiction

ANSWER
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts


Question 11.
Concurrent Jurisdiction
ANSWER
Authority for both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases