SCOTUS

SCOTUS

Civics

SCOTUS

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​What are the qualifications in order to be a Supreme Court Justice?

​The Constitution does not specify qualifications for Justices such as age, education, profession, or native-born citizenship. Justices do not have to have a law degree and they serve for LIFE

How does someone become a SCOTUS Justice?

​The President nominates someone for a vacancy on the Court and the Senate votes to confirm the nominee, which requires a simple majority.

​What are the roles and responsibilities of the SCOTUS

​Judicial Review - determine if a law violates the Constitution

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​Highest Court of the land, last resort for those looking for justice.

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​Protects Civil Rights and Liberties

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​Sets appropriate limits on government - ensuring popular majorities cannot pass laws that harm and or take advantage of unpopular minorities

​How many justices are there?

​There are 9 sitting justices

​What article grants the Supreme Courts Power

​Article III of the Constitution

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There are this many judges on the U.S. Supreme Court

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 11

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The _______ branch of government may decide if a law is unconstitutional.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• They all can

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Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot  on the court?

• Legislature
• Citizens
• President
• Congress

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What is the length of term of office for a judge on the Supreme Court?

• 4 years
• 8 years
• 15 years
• for life

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What is a justice?

• Senator
• Judge
• President
• Woman Judge

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Who ratifies (approves) the judges who are nominated to serve on the Supreme Court?

• A majority of the state legislatures
• Members of the House Finance Committee
• The entire U.S. House of Representatives
• The U.S. Senate

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The Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional and overturn it

• Judicial Review
• Judicial Remand
• Appellate
• Original

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The highest court in America.  They only hear cases of national importance or cases that deal with the interpretation of the US Constitution

• Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
• General District Court
• The Federal Court System
• The Supreme Court

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What is the main duty of the Supreme Court?

• Make laws
• Interpret laws
• Enforce laws
• Break laws