Judicial Branch

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The Supreme Court is

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the highest court in the land

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Article _____ in the Constitution is about the Judicial branch.

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III

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How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

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lifetime

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What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?

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may declare legislative action unconstitutional

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Unconstitutional means _____________

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the Constitution does NOT allow it

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What can an accused person do if he or she feels that the trial was not fair?

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make an appeal

Front

Which is true of the Majority Opinion of the Supreme Court?

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It is the court’s opinion that sets the model (precedent) for other courts to follow.

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A group of citizens who hears and decides the outcome of a court case is called

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Jury

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The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the _____________. This can sometimes lead to big changes in how things are done.

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Constitution

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How many justices (judges) are on the Supreme Court?

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