Judicial Power and the Supreme Court

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Judicial power gives courts the ability to…

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interpret laws

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Article III of the Constitution created…

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the Judicial Branch

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Article III states that States and Congress can create…

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judicial tribunals

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Article III states that Supreme Court justices serve for…

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Life tenure

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After the President nominates a new Justice, they must receive _______________ from the Senate.

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confirmation

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How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

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9

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Why are there this many Justices?

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To maintain a balance of power

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Federal trials take place in which type of court?

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Federal district courts

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When does the Supreme Court hold original jurisdiction?

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In cases involving ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls.

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What is a Writ of Certiorari?

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A court order to review a lower court's decision