Article III of the Constitution

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What does Article III establish?

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Judicial branch of government

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Who is the President and CEO of the National Constitution Center?

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Jeff Rosen

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What is the main job of the Supreme Court?

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Interpret laws

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According to Article III, who has the authority to establish inferior federal courts?

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The Congress

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What is the main tool that justices use to interpret the Constitution?

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Empirical facts

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How can the legislative branch check the power of the Supreme Court? Options: Appoint justices, Control the court's jurisdiction, Veto a law, Impeach a justice

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Appoint justices

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What is the power exercised by the Supreme Court to review the actions of the other branches of government?

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Judicial review

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According to the text, what is the main takeaway about Article III?

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Ordinary laws represent the will of the people

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Who famously said that the judiciary would be the least dangerous branch?

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John Adams

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What is the purpose of jurisdiction stripping by Congress?

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To increase the Supreme Court's power