Judicial Branch

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How are federal judges selected?

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Nominated by the President, Confirmed by the Senate

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What can the U.S. Supreme Court do when a case is appealed to it?

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Send the case back to the lower court for reconsideration.

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How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?

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9

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Original Jurisdiction is when:

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a court is the first to hear a case

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Appellate Jurisdiction is when:

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a court reviews the decision of a lower court

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This Article defines the Judicial Branch and establishes the Supreme Court as the highest court in the U.S.

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Article 3

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What is the age requirement for the Supreme Court Justices?

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No age requirement

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How many Supreme Court Justices does it take to approve an appeal to the Supreme Court?

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4

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What is the highest Court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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How long can you remain a Supreme Court Justice once you are appointed and approved?

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until you resign, die, or are impeached