Judicial Branch

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What is the judicial branch?

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It is comprised of 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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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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What happens if a person can't afford a lawyer?

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They are given a lawyer by the government (public defender).

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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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In a criminal trial, in order to be declared guilty, what is the standard or proof needed for a conviction?

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Beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Article _____ in the Constitution is about the Judicial branch.

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III