Article III The Judicial Branch

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What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch of Government? Options: to make laws, to enforce laws, to interpret laws, to break laws

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to interpret laws

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How many kinds of federal courts are there?

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3

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Who is the head of the Judicial Branch of Government? Options: The Speaker of the House, The President Pro Tempore, The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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How many Supreme Court Judges are there?

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9

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How many federal Appeal Courts are there?

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13

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How many federal Supreme Courts are there?

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1

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How long do judges serve for?

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life

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Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice?

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Sandra Day O'Connor

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What is Judicial Review?

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the process by which Supreme Court Justices determine the constitutionality of a law or act of the Executive and Legislative Branches of Government.

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How are federal judges selected?

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The person is named to the bench by the President and confirmed by the Senate.