Three Branches of Government

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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

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interpret laws

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What is judicial review?

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The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional

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What is jurisdiction?

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the area that a government, person, or organization has power over

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What is a brief?

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a 'cheat sheet' for a judge, written by the lawyers

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When a judge uses a previous court ruling to make their decision it is called?

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precedent

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Appointment power allows the president to appoint which position?

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Supreme Court Justices

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Why do Supreme Court Justice's serve for life?

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protect them from public opinion

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What is it called when a President does nothing to a bill that Congress has passed to them and Congress ends their session?

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pocket veto

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Congress establishing a minimum wage based on their expressed power to control commerce is an example of?

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implied powers

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What is the Executive Branch?

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The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.