Article III: The Courts

Question 1

The purpose of this passage from the Constitution is to

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identify the jurisdiction of the federal courts.

Question 2

Which statement comes closest to summarizing the meaning of this passage?

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Courts should interpret laws and the Constitution.

Question 3

Which statement is the best summary of this passage?

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Courts preserve limited government by protecting the Constitution from attack.

Question 4

According to this passage, what can be expected of people appointed as judges temporarily?

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They will be flexible and inconsistent in doing their job.

Question 5

Why does Hamilton think judges should be appointed permanently rather than on a periodic basis?

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Periodic appointments would destroy a judge’s independence.

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