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Which of these is NOT one of the three federal court systems? Supreme Court, U.S Circuit Court, U.S. District Courts, County Courts

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County Courts

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Which article established (started) the Judicial Branch? Options: Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4

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Article 3

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What is Judicial Review?

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when the Supreme Court decides if a law or executive action is constitutional or not

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Supreme Court nominees are confirmed by...

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Senate

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This principle means "let the decision stand"

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Stare decisis

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This document, written by Alexander Hamilton, makes the argument that justices should have lifetime appointments and have the power of judicial review.

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Federalist 78

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What is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

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Original jurisdiction refers to a court where a case is first heard; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case being heard after it was tried in a lower court.

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How long can you remain a Supreme Court Justice once you are appointed and approved?

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until you resign or die

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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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What did Alexander Hamilton mean when he said:
“Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation.”

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For laws to be effective, there must be courts to consistently interpret them.