Midterm Review Part II

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The role of the Judicial Branch is to

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interpret the laws

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Term of office for a Supreme Court justice

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nominated for life (until retirement or death)

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Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

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President

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Which landmark case established the concept of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?

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Established the principle of judicial review

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What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?

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Review and interpret laws and determine their constitutionality.

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What supreme court case gave corporations the same rights as people?

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Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

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Since Citizens United versus FEC, how much money can corporations spend on elections?

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Unlimited

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Which term means "having two houses"?

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Bicameral

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What does the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause state?

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No State shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law