Judicial Branch

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When someone is placed under arrest, what are they read?

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Miranda Rights

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The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

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jurisdiction

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

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president; Senate

Front

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

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

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A legal position taken by the accused is the

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Defense

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When an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to get a serious charge dropped

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Plea Bargain

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The right to a fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement is called

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Due Process

Front

Supreme Court justices (judges) are appointed by . . .

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the President.

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What is one "check" the judicial branch has on the other two branches?

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Declare laws unconstitutional

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What case established judicial review?

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Marbury v Madison