Which of the following is true with regard to the Supreme Court and public opinion?Multiple ChoiceBecause justices stay on the bench for life and never face the scrutiny of an election, they remain largely uninformed about public opinion.The Court ignores public opinion in order to make decisions that are based on enduring values rather than the public's passing whims.The Court attempts to follow public opinion very closely in order to create public enthusiasm for its rulings.None of these answers are correct.The Court attempts to stay close enough to public opinion so as to avoid outright defiance of its decisions.

According to the tutorial, which of the following best describes how the Supreme Court uses public opinion?a.)There is no evidence that the Supreme Court pays any attention to public opinion.b.)No studies have yet tried to measure the effect of public opinion on the Supreme Court.c.)There is some evidence to suggest that Supreme Court decisions reflect public opinion.d.)Public opinion has a more powerful effect on the Supreme Court than on the other government branches.

Which of the following statements about opinion writing at the Supreme Court is true?Group of answer choicesThe majority and concurring opinions cannot differ in their legal justification for the decision reachedSupreme Court justices do not share their written opinions with each other to avoid groupthinkMembers issue few dissenting or concurring opinions because the caseload at the Supreme Court is so extensive that members spend most of their time writing majority opinionsBoth a unanimous decision and a 5–4 decision have the same legal force, if not the same power in establishing precedent

A major newspaper runs an editorial declaring that the U.S. Senate should confirm a new Supreme Court justice. What method of shaping public opinion does this represent?A.Direct argumentB.Word choiceC.FocusD.ImagerySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following statements best explains why judicial review is a controversial power of the Supreme Court?ResponsesJudicial review is an expressed power and is explicitly stated in the Constitution.Judicial review is an expressed power and is explicitly stated in the Constitution.Judicial review makes the Judicial Branch far more powerful than the other two branches of government.Judicial review makes the Judicial Branch far more powerful than the other two branches of government.Judicial review is an implied power and not explicitly stated in the Constitution.Judicial review is an implied power and not explicitly stated in the Constitution.Judicial review has been frequently abused by the Supreme Court to change the laws of society.Judicial review has been frequently abused by the Supreme Court to change the laws of society.

Which type of opinion should someone consult to understand why a particular Supreme Court justice agreed with the Court's ruling on a case?A.Appellate opinionB.Concurring opinionC.Majority opinionD.Dissenting opinion