1. Why do some argue that the Supreme Court "legislates from the bench" or, in other words, actually makes law?
A. The Supreme Court does not legislate, i.e. make law.
B. The Supreme Court is involved in administrative law.
C. The Supreme Court's rulings become part of Constitutional law.
D. The Supreme Court makes statutory law.
Is it C?
2. Which of the following types of cases fall under the Supreme Court's jurisdiction?
A. felony proceedings
B. questions and disputes arising under the Constitution
C. corporate fraud litigation
D. all of these
Is it B?
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1. The correct answer is C. The Supreme Court's rulings become part of Constitutional law. Some argue that the Supreme Court "legislates from the bench" because their decisions can shape and interpret the meaning of the Constitution, which in turn can have the effect of creating new legal standards or changing existing laws. However, it is important to note that the Supreme Court's role is to interpret the Constitution and not to actually make new laws.
To arrive at this answer, one can rule out options A and D. Option A states that the Supreme Court does not legislate, which is not accurate. Option D incorrectly suggests that the Supreme Court makes statutory law, which is actually the responsibility of Congress. Option B is incorrect because although the Supreme Court may deal with administrative law cases from time to time, it is not the main focus of their jurisdiction. Option C correctly identifies that the Supreme Court's rulings become part of Constitutional law, making it the answer.
2. The correct answer is D. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all of the listed types of cases. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and has the authority to hear a wide range of cases. This includes felony proceedings, which fall under criminal law jurisdiction, as well as questions and disputes arising under the Constitution, which relate to constitutional law. The Supreme Court also has the authority to take up corporate fraud litigation or any other case deemed within its jurisdiction. Thus, option D, encompassing all of these types of cases, is the correct answer.