Supreme Court Cases Flashcard

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What article of the U.S. Constitution deals with the issue of Interpreting Laws?

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Article III

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What type of court is the Supreme Court of the United States primarily considered?

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Appellate court

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What does Appellate Jurisdiction mean?

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The ability to review decisions of lower courts.

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How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

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9

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Which case established Judicial Review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?

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To interpret the Constitution and federal law.

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What is the significance of the case 'Korematsu v. United States'?

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It upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

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What does 'Judicial Review' allow the Supreme Court to do?

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It allows the Court to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional.

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What is the role of the Chief Justice of the United States?

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To preside over the Supreme Court and lead its business.

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What is the term for a court's authority to hear a case?

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Jurisdiction