Judicial Branch

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How long does a Supreme Court Judge serve for?

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Life

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A court's authority to hear and decide cases?

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Jurisdiction

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What is capital punishment?

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A person is executed.

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What does a grand jury do?

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Decides if there is enough evidence to indict someone.

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What are the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Judge?

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Be nominated by President and approved by Senate

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Pleading guilty in exchange for a reduced/lighter sentence.

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Plea Bargain

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A case that does not involve the law being broken is classified as?

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Civil case

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What is a felony?

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A crime punishable with 1 year or more in prison.

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What is Judicial Activism?

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The belief that courts should correct injustices

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What is Judicial Restraint?

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The belief that courts should strictly stick to interpreting the law and leave lawmaking to Congress.