political science: Judiciary exam elaborations questions and answers

Chapter 15- Judiciaries MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Unlike natural law, positive law uses __________. A) the spirit of the law to make determinations B) books to reach conclusions C) judicial sentencing to determine case outcomes D) jury selection to manipulate judgment Answer: B Learning Objective: 15.1 Page Reference: 243 A-Head: Types of Law Skill Level: Remember the Facts 2. Which of the following issues is a civil concern? A) Extortion B) Theft C) Divorce D) Trafficking Answer: C Learning Objective: 15.1 Page Reference: 243 A-Head: Types of Law Skill Level: Remember the Facts 3. International law consists of __________ and established customs recognized by most nations. A) treaties B) ratification C) amendments D) cease-fires Answer: A Learning Objective: 15.1 Page Reference: 244 A-Head: Types of Law Skill Level: Remember the Facts 4. Which of the following is an important role of U.S. courts and their greatest contribution to governance? A) Assure statutory laws do not violate the constitution B) Protect individual rights and liberties C) Guarantee administrative usages do not get out of hand D) Judicial review Answer: D Learning Objective: 15.1 Page Reference: 243-244 A-Head: Types of Law Skill Level: Understand the Concepts 5. Developed by medieval Catholic theologians, what type of law argues that observing nature reveals God’s will? A) Natural law B) Divine law C) God’s law D) Higher law