Unit 4 - The Judicial Branch

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What is the MAIN power of the judicial branch? Options: make laws, defend laws, interpret laws, enforce laws

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interpret laws

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The Supreme Court has ORIGINAL JURISDICTION with.....

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federally appointed officials

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This court case gave power to the courts to interpret law (also known as judicial review)

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Marbury v. Madison

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If two states were arguing over water rights, who would resolve the issue?

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The Supreme Court

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What are judges required to consult when deciding a court case?

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fundamental law, like the Constitution

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Which branch of government was established by Article III?

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judicial branch

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Federal court cases involve:
-Constitutional questions
-treaties
-issues with ambassadors 
-_____________________

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states suing other states

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How does a person become a Supreme Court justice? Options: appointed and approved by the Senate, appointed by the Federal Courts, appointed by the President, approved by the Senate, appointed by the Houses and approved by the Senate

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appointed by the President, approved by the Senate

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To minimize the pressure exerted on the Supreme Court, the Court is

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appointed for life

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How does the executive branch "check" the Supreme Court? Options: appointing members of Congress to committee, appointing Supreme Court justices, appointing members to The Cabinet, appointing The Speaker of the House

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appointing Supreme Court justices