Judicial Branch Review

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The concept that a judge should interpret the Constitution according to the Framers' original intentions

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Judicial Restraint

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The concept that a judge can adapt the meaning of the Constitution to meet the demands of a modern society

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Judicial Activism

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The current U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice is -

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John Roberts

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How many Supreme Court justices must agree to hear a case?

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4 of the 9

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The U.S. Supreme Court justice that has served on the court for the longest time is -

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Clarence Thomas

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Refers to the process of Congress adding more seats to the Supreme Court in an effort to secure a majority.

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Court Packing

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TRUE or FALSE: The Supreme Court’s decisions can be appealed to a higher court.

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FALSE

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The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States.

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Marbury v. Madison

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The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the practice of notifying suspects of their rights under the Constitution - specifically that they are not required to speak to law enforcement officials without a lawyer present.

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Miranda v. Arizona

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TRUE or FALSE: There have always been 9 justices on the Supreme Court.

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FALSE