POLS 2311 EXAM 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
_________________ was considered by the framers to be the "least dangerous branch." -
ANS The judicial branch
What is a precedent? - ANS an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide
to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
ex: using actions from a previous case in a current case in court
In a ___________ case the government is always the __________________. - ANS Criminal ;
plaintiff
____________ is used by courts to refer to a case that no longer requires a resolution. -
ANS Mootness
Define a "plea bargain." - ANS An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and
defendant where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a charge in return for a shorter
sentence or to drop all other charges.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, A ________________ requires the government to show cause for holding someone in
detention. - ANS Writ of Habeas Corpus
Which type of law deals with the breaking of a contract? - ANS Civil Law
A search of one's home by police without a legal warrant can be challenged as a denial of
___________. - ANS 4th amendment rights
Which branch of the U. S. Government determines the size of the federal court system? -
ANS Judicial Branch
The role of the chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is to
______________________. - ANS preside over the Supreme Court in its public sessions when
the court is hearing arguments and during its private conferences when it is discussing and
deciding cases.
Judicial review is_______. - ANS the power of the judiciary to review and declare actions of
the legislative and executive branches invalid or unconstitutional.
Based on the __________________ the Supreme Court can review state actions overall them if
they are in conflict with the U. S. Constitution. - ANS supremacy clause
In what court case did the Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review? -
ANS Marbury vs. Madison
What is amicus curiae? - ANS Legal briefs written by supporters- "friends of the court"- often
interest groups that want a decision in their favor
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
_________________ was considered by the framers to be the "least dangerous branch." -
ANS The judicial branch
What is a precedent? - ANS an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide
to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
ex: using actions from a previous case in a current case in court
In a ___________ case the government is always the __________________. - ANS Criminal ;
plaintiff
____________ is used by courts to refer to a case that no longer requires a resolution. -
ANS Mootness
Define a "plea bargain." - ANS An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and
defendant where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a charge in return for a shorter
sentence or to drop all other charges.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, A ________________ requires the government to show cause for holding someone in
detention. - ANS Writ of Habeas Corpus
Which type of law deals with the breaking of a contract? - ANS Civil Law
A search of one's home by police without a legal warrant can be challenged as a denial of
___________. - ANS 4th amendment rights
Which branch of the U. S. Government determines the size of the federal court system? -
ANS Judicial Branch
The role of the chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is to
______________________. - ANS preside over the Supreme Court in its public sessions when
the court is hearing arguments and during its private conferences when it is discussing and
deciding cases.
Judicial review is_______. - ANS the power of the judiciary to review and declare actions of
the legislative and executive branches invalid or unconstitutional.
Based on the __________________ the Supreme Court can review state actions overall them if
they are in conflict with the U. S. Constitution. - ANS supremacy clause
In what court case did the Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review? -
ANS Marbury vs. Madison
What is amicus curiae? - ANS Legal briefs written by supporters- "friends of the court"- often
interest groups that want a decision in their favor
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
