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In recent years, federal court appointments have


A) been characterized by strict neutrality on the part of Congress.
B) attracted very little attention from the media and special interest groups.
C) been characterized by intense partisan and ideological efforts to support or defeat the candidate.
D) been unaffected by ideological concerns.
E) been confirmed very quickly.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The doctrine of ______ requires courts to follow authoritative prior decisions when ruling on a case.


A) stare decisis
B) habeas corpus
C) lex talions
D) ex post facto
E) a priori

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Cases between two or more states are originally heard by


A) both state supreme courts simultaneously.
B) the federal district court in the state that initiates the lawsuit.
C) the federal circuit court of appeals.
D) the Supreme Court.
E) the federal district court in the state that serves as the defendant in the lawsuit.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Andrew Jackson reputedly said, "John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it." What did he mean by this statement?


A) The federal courts depend on Congress to fund the judicial police force.
B) The Supreme Court is unable to enforce its decisions without the aid of the executive branch.
C) It was time for Marshall to become an attorney general.
D) Jackson wasn't going to let Marshall serve him a subpoena.
E) The federal courts depend on Congress to pass laws to enforce their decisions.

F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

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