The Judicial Branch

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What does the judicial branch do?

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Interpret, or clarify, the laws of the United States

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Which is the highest court in the land?

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The Supreme Court

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What kinds of cases does the Supreme Court hear?

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Cases that deal with the Constitution, cases that deal with federal laws, mostly cases that are being appealed.

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How many justices, or judges, serve on the Supreme Court?

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9

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How long does a justice serve for when appointed?

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For life

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What is "judicial review"?

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A power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

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True or False: The Supreme Court accepts every case they are presented with.

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False

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Appeal

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To challenge a court's ruling

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What is a check on the President's power to appoint a new Supreme Court justice?

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The Senate must approve of the appointment

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True or False: The decisions made by the Supreme court are final.

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True