Unit 7 Review

Front

What is the main function of the judicial branch?

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interpret laws

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What is the "top court" in most states?

Back

Supreme

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What is jurisdiction?

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authority to hear a case

Front

How many judges currently serve on the Supreme Court?

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9

Front

Who APPOINTS judges to the Supreme Court?

Back

the President

Front

Who approves a Supreme Court judge?

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Senate

Front

What "check" does the Judicial Branch have over the other branches?

Back

Declare laws or acts unconstitutional

Front

The Court claimed the power of judicial review by issuing its decision in which famous case?

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Marbury v. Madison

Front

The power of judicial review means that the Supreme Court can ...

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declare previous cases, laws passed by Congress, or actions of the president to be unconstitutional

Front

Length of term of office for a judge on the Supreme Court is...

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for life