Judicial Branch

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A court opinion signed by at least five of the nine justices of the Supreme Court.

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Majority opinion

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Which court case confirmed the idea of segregation? Options: Dred Scott v. Sanford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board of Education

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Plessy v. Ferguson

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Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

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President

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How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the bench during a trial?

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9

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What is jurisdiction?

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The authority to hear certain cases.

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Which court case gave the judicial branch the power of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What is the dissenting opinion of the Supreme Court?

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The losing opinion of a supreme court ruling.

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Which type of jurisdiction would allow a court to hear a court case first?

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Original jurisdiction

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What is the role of the judicial branch?

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Interpret and apply the law

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Which is the lowest federal court? Options: Appeals, State Supreme Court, Municipal court, District

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District