Judicial Branch Flashcard

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How many U.S. Supreme Court justices are there?

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9

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Who is the current chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?

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John Roberts

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How long must a U.S. Supreme Court Judge be a citizen and resident?

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None

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What are the three ways a federal judge can get out of their life term in office? Options: Resign, Die, Impeached; Retire, Die, Impeached; Retire, Resign, Impeached; Resign, Retire, Removed

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Retire, Die, Impeached

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What is judicial review?

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The power to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional.

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What are the 3 levels of federal courts?

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Supreme, Appellate, District

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The purpose of the judicial branch of our government is to _____ the law.

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Interpret

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What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Supreme Court Judge?

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There is no minimum age requirement.

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Which statement is true about the Supreme Court's power? It can impeach the President, It can overrule a Supreme Court decision, It can declare laws unconstitutional, It can appoint judges

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It can declare laws unconstitutional

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How many judges can the President appoint during their 8 years in office?

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No limit