AccelePrep for the ACT Test 2nd Edition Student Text

168 • S URGE TO S UCCESS ! R EADING T EST P REP

5. In Passage A, what is the author’s attitude toward the suggestion that the Supreme Court should be stripped of its power to review the constitutionality of legislation? Ǥ Š‡ ƒ—–Š‘” ϐ‹”Ž› ”‡Œ‡…–• –Š‡ •—‰‰‡•–‹‘Ǥ B. The author is indifferent to the suggestion. C. The author warmly embraces the suggestion. Ǥ Š‡ ƒ—–Š‘” ™ƒ–•…Žƒ”‹ϐ‹…ƒ–‹‘ ‘ˆ –Š‡ suggestion. 6. Which of the following, when substituted for the word “vexing” (line 58), would best preserve the intended meaning of the original sentence? F. Painful Ǥ ‹ˆϐ‹…—Ž– H. Moot J. Rhetorical 7. It can be inferred that the author of Passage A believes that the doctrine of judicial restraint: A. restricts the ability of courts to hear cases that present genuine disputes. B. is a self-imposed limitation preventing courts from enacting legislation. C. was enacted by the legislature to prevent courts from abusing their power. D. is an illegitimate use of the authority of a court to hear a legal case. 8.  –Š‡ ϐ‹”•– ’ƒ”ƒ‰”ƒ’Š ‘ˆ ƒ••ƒ‰‡ ǡ –Š‡ ƒ—–Š‘” cites Marshall and Hamilton as authorities for the proposition that: F. judicial review of the constitutionality of legislation has a broader scope than just a required adherence to the Constitution. G. courts should conduct a review of legislation pending before Congress to determine its constitutionality. H. the authority of the legislature to pass laws is limited by the power of the courts. J. checks and balances is a constitutional provision that increases the authority of the legislature.

9. The author of Passage B believes that Jefferson’s pardon of those convicted under the Sedition …– ™ƒ• Œ—•–‹ϐ‹‡† „‡…ƒ—•‡ǣ A. the courts had determined that the Sedition Act unfairly restricted free speech. B. the executive branch, once it had won convictions, was free to give up its victory. C. the executive branch is in a better position to judge the constitutionality of a law than the courts. D. the pardon was necessary to prevent the legislature and the courts from exceeding their constitutional authority. 10. Which of the following best characterizes the exchange of views by the two authors? F. Both authors agree that the doctrine of judicial review, while once important, has outlived its usefulness. G. Both authors agree that the doctrine of judicial review remains an important element of Constitutional government. H. The author of Passage A believes that the doctrine of judicial review should only rarely be invoked while the author of Passage B believes the Supreme Court should oversee all aspects of government. J. The author of Passage A believes that all three branches of government have the power to review the acts of other branches while the author of Passage B believes that only the Supreme Court does. REVIEW Questions about paired passages will focus on one of the two passages or ask how the two passages relate. Pay close attention to each question to make sure you are looking to the correct passage for the answer.