3A Judicial Branch

The ​ (a)   branch makes sure that laws do not go against the Constitution and decides if the laws have been used fairly.

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive

The Judicial Branch includes what 3 things? (choose all that apply)

• The Supreme Court

• 13 Circuit Courts

• 94 District Courts

• The Family Court

What court is the highest and most important court in our country?

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Civil Court

• Circuit Court

The Supreme Court can strike down (get rid of) any law that goes against the Constitution.

• True

• False

What are the judges called in the Supreme Court?

• Justices

• Honor

• Mr. Judge

• President

There are ​ (a)   associate justices and ​ (b)   chief justice.

• 8
• 1
• 2

How do you become a Supreme Court Justice?

• Justices are appointed by the president

• They must eat French Fries

• They must be approved by the Senate

• Justices serve until they retire. No time limit

In the Judicial Branch

Groups:

(a) What does it Include?

,

(b) How do you become a Justice?

• Must be approved by the Senate

• 13 Circuit Courts

• The Supreme Court

• They serve until they retire, no time limit

• Appointed by the President

• 94 District Courts

How are Supreme Court justices appointed?

• By the President, with Senate approval

• By the Congress

• By the Chief Justice

• By a national election

For how long do Supreme Court justices serve?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• For life, or until they choose to retire

• Until age 70