Judicial Branch

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What does the judicial branch of the U.S. government consist of?

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It includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.

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What does the Judicial Branch do?

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Interprets the laws

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What is the highest court?

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The Supreme Court

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How many judges does the Supreme Court have?

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9

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Who nominates the Supreme Court judges?

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The President

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Can a decision made by the Supreme Court be appealed to the Senate?

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False

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How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?

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For their life or until they retire

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A bench trial is different than a jury trial because...

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there is no jury, just a judge.

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If someone feels that their trial was not fair or was handled wrong, what is the next step they can take in the judicial process?

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They can appeal to a higher court.

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Which order do the courts go in?

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District Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court