Judicial Branch Powers and Functions

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What is judicial review?

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to review laws based on their constitutionality

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What “check” does the judicial branch have on Congress?

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to determine if a law is constitutional. (Judicial Review)

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What can the Supreme Court do to individual members of Congress?

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Impeach them

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How long are Supreme Court Justice's terms?

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life

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What do you call the lead justice of the Supreme Court?

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Chief Justice

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Which judicial system has authority over patent, copyright, and trademark cases?

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Federal

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Original jurisdiction

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The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.

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Who appoints justices and who approves the justices?

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President/Senate

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Where are U.S. Marshals located and how long do they serve?

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Federal Courts and 4 year term.

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Why is the American judiciary separate from the other branches of government?

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It allows the courts to interpret laws without political influence.