Judicial Branch

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How are Supreme Court justices chosen?

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By the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.

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How many justices are currently sitting on the Supreme Court?

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9

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How long can a justice serve on the Supreme Court?

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life

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What is judicial review?

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Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

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What is appellate court?

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An appellate court is a court that hears appeals from lower courts.

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How many federal courts of appeals are there?

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13

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What powers are given to the judicial branch?

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Interpret the law and determine constitutionality

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What qualifications does a person need to be a Supreme Court Justice?

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The qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice include being a natural-born citizen, being at least 35 years old, and having been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

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What is dissenting opinion?

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A dissenting opinion is the opinion of one or more judges who disagree with the majority opinion in a court case.

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What is concurring opinion?

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A concurring opinion is a written opinion by a judge or justice who agrees with the majority decision of a court, but for different reasons or with additional or different analysis.