SS.7.CG.3.9- Understanding the Judicial Branch

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Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

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The President

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What is the primary function of judicial review?

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To review the constitutionality of laws

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Where do trials first occur in the federal system?

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District Courts

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What is the focus of appellate courts?

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Reviewing legal arguments

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Which courts handle family and probate matters?

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State Courts

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What is a writ of certiorari?

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A legal order to review a lower court case

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Why is the judicial branch important?

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It interprets and reviews laws