Branches of Govt & Amendments

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This is the highest court in the U.S. - sometimes referred to as "the Court of Last Resort."

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US Supreme Court

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How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

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9

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This ruling established the judicial review which defined the Supreme Courts power.

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Marbury v. Madison

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How are Supreme Court justices selected? Options: Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President, by an election, Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate, Congress selects them

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Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate

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An appellate court ____________ cases.

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reviews the decision made by a lower court

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Which is not a level of the federal court system? (Options: Supreme Court, District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Special Courts)

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Special Courts

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The main job of the judicial branch is to?

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interpret the law

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which is NOT part of the executive branch

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Congress

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This political cartoon best demonstrates what characteristic of our government? Options: two party system, Federalism, separation of powers, freedom of speech

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separation of powers

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What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

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To make laws