Judicial Branch Flashcard

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9

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The role of the Judicial Branch is to

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interpret the laws

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The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

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president; Senate

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What does judicial review mean?

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that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

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The Supreme Court's power of judicial review came from which court case? Options: Gibbons v Odgen, Marbury v Madison, Citizens United v U.S., Miranda v Arizona

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Marbury v Madison

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When someone is accused of a crime, the type of case is

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criminal

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A word that means “relating to the rights of citizens”

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civil

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How long does a justice serve for when appointed?

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For life

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US District Courts --> ________________ --> US Supreme Court.
Options: Court of Veteran appeals, Circuit Court, Military Court, Claims Court

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Circuit Court

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What is the highest court in the land? Options: U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, U.S. High Court

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U.S. Supreme Court