Description : Which statement would most likely be made by an opponent of the Supreme Court’s decision in Engel V Vitale?
Last Answer : People should not have restrict their free exercise of religion just because they happen to be in a school. (just took the quiz)
Description : How were the Tinker v Des Moines and Engel v Vitale cases similar?
Last Answer : both cases established limits on public schools' actions basedon the First Amendment
Description : How did the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson differ from its later decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Last Answer : While the Plessy decisions established the doctrine of "separate but equal" the Brown decision stated that separate was always unequal
Description : how did the supreme courts decision in shenck v. united states affect free speech?
Last Answer : it limited it by saying that opposition to the draft was a danger to the country during wartime.
Description : How did the Supreme Court's interpretation of the equal protection clause differ in the Plessy Ferguson and Brown v Board of Education rulings?
Last Answer : in plessy, the supreme court ruled that the clause allowedracial segregation; in the brown, it ruled that clause did notallow segregation
Description : What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott v. Sandford?
Last Answer : That Scott had no right to argue in court
Description : Hypothetical: You have a 25 inch snowstorm. You're unable to shovel your own snow - perhaps age or disability.Who is more likely to help you? A member of the Tea Party? A Sanders supporter?
Last Answer : Depends for free/charity or cash?
Description : What statement represents a view of a supporter of the social safety net?
Last Answer : People deserve to be protected from serious poverty.
Description : What was the Supreme Court decision in pollock v. Farmers’ Loan and Trust?
Last Answer : the federal income tax was unconstitutional
Description : THe landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka held that separate schools for black and white children were equal?
Last Answer : Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want
Description : What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision bush v gore?
Last Answer : the supreme court ended a recount in Florida that had stalled the election.
Description : The Supreme Court decision in brown v. Board of education overturned its earlier decision in?
Last Answer : Plessy v. Ferguson.
Description : What was the Supreme Court decision in korematsu v United States?
Last Answer : the government was allowed to take away individual rights in times of war
Description : What was the reaction to the supreme court decision and Nixon v. Herndon?
Last Answer : The Texas Democratic Party passed rules to ensure continued discrimination.
Description : This 1896 Supreme Court decision approved segregation of blacks as long as "separate but equal" facilities were provided A. Plessy v. Ferguson B. Marbury v. Madison C. Brown v. Board of Education D. Dred Scott v. Stanford?
Last Answer : Plessy v. Ferguson
Description : The Byzantine church of San Vitale is known for its beautiful mosaics. In which country is it situated?
Last Answer : Italy
Description : Mention any one power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other courts. -SST 10th
Last Answer : One power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other Courts, is that only Supreme Court has the right to revise its earlier decisions.
Description : What is the relationship of all the High Courts with the Supreme Court? -SST 10th
Last Answer : All the High Courts are directly under the Supreme Court, since all of them are a part of a single Judiciary.
Description : which of the following was true of the supreme court’s rulings concerning progressive legislation? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The court often sided with business by declaring laws unconstitutional was true of the Supreme Court rulings concerning Progressive legislation.
Description : the supreme court's ability to interpret the constitution is called -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The Supreme Court's ability to interpret the Constitution is called Judicial Review.
Description : Which amendment curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which part of a supreme court decisions presents the argument in favor of the courts ruling?
Last Answer : majority opinion. -apex
Description : Which of the following is not included in the authority given to the supreme courts?
Last Answer : Veto or approve legislation
Description : In Indian Constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in- (1) The Supreme Court (2) The High Court (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court (4) Lower Courts
Last Answer : (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court Explanation: In Indian constitution, the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in the Supreme Court and the High Court. A writ ... or into court. The principle of habeas corpus ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention.
Description : The Supreme Courts of India enjoys - (1) Original jurisdiction (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction (3) Advisory jurisdiction (4) Appellate and advisory jurisdiction
Last Answer : (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction Explanation: The supreme court of India enjoys original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
Description : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Supreme Court and High Courts (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Both the Supreme Court (Article 139) and the High Courts (Article 226) are empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, ... enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the high courts can issue writs for other purposes as well.
Description : Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in – (1) High Courts alone (2) Supreme Court alone (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts (4) All Courts down to the District Courts
Last Answer : (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights ... to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
Description : Which of the following is not the essential qualification for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) Should be a citizen of India (2) Should be at least 35 years of age (3) Should ... for at least 10 years as an advocate in one or more High Courts (4) Should be an eminent jurist
Last Answer : (2) Should be at least 35 years of age Explanation: The Constitution of India mentions certain conditions for a person to be eligible for being a judge of the Supreme Court of India. In order to be ... for at least 10 years or he must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Description : The Supreme Court of India acts as a Federal Court when it deals with – (1) Civil cases (2) Inter-State disputes (3) Appeals from lower courts (4) Election petitions
Last Answer : (2) Inter-State disputes Explanation: The Supreme Court. has exclusive original jurisdiction over any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States or between the Government of India and any ... of a legal right depend. In this capacity, it serves as the federal court of India.
Description : Which of the following courts in India is/are known as the courts of Records? (1) The High Court only (2) The Supreme Court only (3) The High Court and Supreme Court (4) The District Court
Last Answer : (3) The High Court and Supreme Court Explanation: A court of record is a court whose acts and proceedings are enrolled for perpetual memory and testimony. These records are used with a high authority and ... court of record". Article 215 empowers the High Courts of the states to be courts of record.
Description : The power to decide an Election Petition for the State is vested in the – (1) Parliament (2) Supreme Court (3) High Courts (4) Election Commission
Last Answer : (3) High Courts Explanation: Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that the High Court shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(2) of the Constitution. This was incorporated by an amendment in the year 1966 (Act 47 of 1966).
Description : Subordinate courts are supervised by _______. (1) Supreme Court (2) District Court (3) High Court (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) High Court Explanation: The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of ... being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
Description : Writs are issued by – (1) Supreme Court. (2) High Courts (3) The President (4) Supreme Court and High Courts
Last Answer : (4) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Five writs - Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Certiorari - are issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any of the high courts (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India.
Description : Who among the following is/are not appointed by the President of India? (A) Governors of the States (B) Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts (C) Vice-President (D) Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (C) Vice-President
Description : Which is the highest judicial authority in India whose decisions are binding on all courts? (a) Supreme Court (b) Parliament (c) Law Minister (d) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (a) Supreme Court
Description : Which of the following can be done under conditions of financial emergency? 1. State Legislative Assemblies can be abolished. 2. Central Government can acquire control over the budget and expenditure of States. 3. Salaries of the Judges of ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 2 and 3
Last Answer : (D) 2 and 3
Description : What was the courts decision regarding Ponyboy?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : How deep do engel man ivy root go?
Last Answer : If you planted it at a depth of 6 to 8" you should have no problem.
Description : Who was engel sluiter university California at berkley?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What did the conflict theorist Friedrich Engel say about gender inequality?
Last Answer : Capitalism increases the dominance of male power.
Description : Whch of the following curve describes the variation of household expenditure on a particular good with respect to household income? (1) Demand curve (2) Engel curve (3) Great Cats by curve (4) Cost curve
Last Answer : (2) Engel curve Explanation: In microeconomics, an Engel curve describes how household expenditure on a particular good or service varies with household income. The curve is named after ... was the first to investigate this relationship between goods expenditure and income systematically in 1857.
Description : Which of the following curve describes the variation of household expenditure on a particular good with respect to household income ? (1) Demand curve (2) Engel curve (3) Great Gatsby curve (4) Cost curve
Last Answer : Engel curve
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : (2) An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. Explanation: In all democracies an assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on ... consists of elected representative of the people, it exercises authority over the government.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme.' Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : 2) An assembly of elected representatives excercises political authority on behalf of the people