Judicial Branch Flashcard

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Who is in charge of the judicial branch?

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Supreme Court

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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

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Interpret the law

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How many Supreme Court justices are there?

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9

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Supreme Court justices hold their office until

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Death, Retirement, Impeachment

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How many cases per year does the Supreme Court hear?

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150

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How many justices need to agree to hear a case in the Supreme Court?

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4

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Which type of federal court has a jury and testimony?

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US District Courts

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What happens to a law that is found unconstitutional?

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It becomes null and void

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What is not a type of federal court? State Court, US District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court

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State Court

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What court case initiated Judicial Review?

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Marbury vs. Madison