The Judicial Branch

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What is the MAIN power of the judicial branch? Options: make laws, defend laws, interpret laws, enforce laws

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interpret laws

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How is a LEGAL PRECEDENT used by the courts?

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Courts rely on decisions of passed courts to make a decision.

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The Supreme Court has ORIGINAL JURISDICTION with.....
Options: a person suing another person in Tennessee, federally appointed officials, a person stealing in the state of Tennessee, a divorce in Nebraska

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federally appointed officials

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This court case gave power to the courts to interpret law (also known as judicial review). Options: Miranda v. Arizona, Texas v. Johnson, Marbury v. Madison, Roe V. Wade

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Marbury v. Madison

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If two states were arguing over water rights, who would resolve the issue? Options: a district court, a court of Congress, a state court, The Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court

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What are judges required to consult when deciding a court case? Options: fundamental law, like the Constitution, political leaders decide law, private property laws, leaders need to discuss each side

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fundamental law, like the Constitution

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Do judges and the POTUS have to take a test about their faith?

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no

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How do federal court judges make decisions of the court? Options: the court does as it deems necessary, depending on the court's interpretation of the Constitution, judges interpret the Constitution that best suits the people, judgements are made on the nature of the times in the United States

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depending on the court's interpretation of the Constitution

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Which branch of government was established by Article III? Options: the bureaucracy, executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch

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judicial branch

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Federal court cases involve:
-Constitutional questions
-treaties
-issues with ambassadors 
-_____________________ (Options: states suing other states, personal injury, bankruptcy, divorce)

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states suing other states