Judicial Branch

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Which article established (started) the Judicial Branch?

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Article 3

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What is the Judicial Branch's main job?

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To interpret the laws

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How many Supreme Court justices are there?

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9

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Which of these is the HIGHEST court?
Options: Supreme Court, Juvenile Court, Appeals Court

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Supreme Court

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What does interpret mean?

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to translate or explain

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What is the last step to becoming a Supreme Court Justice? Options: Must be confirmed by The House of Representatives, Must be appointed by the President, Must be confirmed by the Senate, Must be elected by the people

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Must be confirmed by the Senate

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What is the importance of the Supreme Court case Marbury vs Madison?

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It established "Judicial Review"

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What is the right and power for courts to hear a case?

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Jurisdiction

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What is a Writ of Certiorari?

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issued when a higher level court agrees to hear an appeal from a lower court's decision.

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What is a judicial review?

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The power to declare something unconstitutional.