The Judicial Branch

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The two types of courts are ___ and ___.

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federal and state

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

The role of the Judicial Branch is to

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interpret the laws

Front

The Supreme Court has both __ and __ jurisdiction.

Back

original and appellate

Front

Under Article III of the Constitution, __ creates the inferior (lower) courts.

Back

Congress

Front

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

Back

president; Senate

Front

What does judicial review mean?

Back

that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

Front

Why did the Founding Fathers want federal judges to serve life terms?

Back

they wanted an independent judiciary that was free from the influence of politics

Front

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review came from which court case?

Back

Marbury v Madison

Front

Which of the following best explains the principle of stare decisis?

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It encourages judges to follow precedent when deciding cases.