CRM 2.1 Judicial Branch

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

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president; Senate

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Which of the following is a responsibility of the judicial branch of the United States government? Options: making new laws to stop crime, vetoing laws it doesn't like, resolving disputes under the law, putting federal laws into effect

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resolving disputes under the law

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What is the highest court in the land?

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U.S. Supreme Court

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What can an accused person do if he or she feels that the trial was not fair? Options: tell the police, make an appeal, make the district court start over, pay a fine

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make an appeal

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?

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It established the U.S. Supreme Court's power of judicial review in federal cases.

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What type of jurisdiction is where the court hears a case for the first time?

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Original Jurisdiction

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Who appoints Supreme Court justices?

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President

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Which case established judicial review?

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Marbury v Madison

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What is the primary job of the judicial branch?

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to interpret laws

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How did the Code of Hammurabi influence civilizations that followed?

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Civilizations established structures of laws and processes for law breakers.