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WorksheetsGovernment midterm practice
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Immigration
Citizens choose a group of people to represent them, make laws, and govern on their behalf.
People who move permanently to a new country.
A person fleeing his/her country to escape for danger.
Legal process to obtain citizenship.
Citizen
Members of a community who we owe loyalty to a government and are entitles the protection of that government.
Legal process to obtain citizenship.
Citizens choose a group of people to represent them, make laws, and govern on their behalf.
The study of the duties and rights of citizens.
Civics
Expatriation and denaturalization.
Foreign-born residents who have not been naturalized.
Democracy, representative democracy, democratic government, authoritarian, authority’s regimes, totalitarian, socialism, and theocracies
The study of the duties and rights of citizens.
Naturalization
Vote, stay up to date on issues, informing official of needs or disagreements, studying civics to understand the government, respecting the rights of others, responsibly using natural resources.
A government with a hereditary ruler, such as a king or queen.
Legal process to obtain citizenship.
Responsibilities
Actions we should do as a citizen.
Idea that the government receives its power from the people
Expatriation and denaturalization.
Actions we are required to perform as citizens.
Refugee
Popular Sovereignty
Duties
Vote, stay up to date on issues, informing official of needs or disagreements, studying civics to understand the government, respecting the rights of others, responsibly using natural resources.
Qualities of a Good Citizen
Citizen
Loss of Citizenship
Expatriation and denaturalization.
Duties
Constitutional Monarchy
Loss of Citizenship
Citizens choose a group of people to represent them, make laws, and govern on their behalf.
Constitutional Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Responsibilities
Constitutional Monarchy
People who move permanently to a new country.
A government with a hereditary ruler, such as a king or queen.
Democracy, representative democracy, democratic government, authoritarian, authority’s regimes, totalitarian, socialism, and theocracies
Refugee
Foreign-born residents who have not been naturalized.
A person fleeing his/her country to escape for danger.
People who move permanently to a new country.
Aliens
Expatriation and denaturalization.
The authority of the government should depend on the consent of the people
Foreign-born residents who have not been naturalized.
Popular Sovereignty
Idea that the government receives its power from the people
Citizens choose a group of people to represent them, make laws, and govern on their behalf.
Members of a community who we owe loyalty to a government and are entitles the protection of that government.
Consent of the Governed
A government with a hereditary ruler, such as a king or queen.
Democracy, representative democracy, democratic government, authoritarian, authority’s regimes, totalitarian, socialism, and theocracies
The authority of the government should depend on the consent of the people
Forms/Types of Government
The study of the duties and rights of citizens.
Democracy, representative democracy, democratic government, authoritarian, authority’s regimes, totalitarian, socialism, and theocracies
Vote, stay up to date on issues, informing official of needs or disagreements, studying civics to understand the government, respecting the rights of others, responsibly using natural resources.
Why do you think groups of people throughout history have formed governments?
I do not think America should strive to be a “melting pot” because there won’t be different kinds of people and things is everything “melts” together.
I think people have formed governments so that there could be a civilized way of how to run their country. They needed order and to be organized.
I think the U.S. is more of a constitutional republic because even though the president is elected by the people in both forms of government, the President has more power in a constitutional republic than in does in a democracy.
Do you think the U.S. system of government is better described as a democracy or a constitutional republic?
I do not think America should strive to be a “melting pot” because there won’t be different kinds of people and things is everything “melts” together.
To become a citizen, you have to complete an application, send it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the USCIS Official talks to applicant verifying 5 requirements are met, then take a citizenship exam, and have a special ceremony.
I think the U.S. is more of a constitutional republic because even though the president is elected by the people in both forms of government, the President has more power in a constitutional republic than in does in a democracy.
Do you think America should strive to be a “melting pot”?
I think America shouln't strive to be a "melting pot" because there will be different kinds of people and things is everything "melts" together.
I do not think America should strive to be a “melting pot” because there won’t be different kinds of people and things is everything “melts” together.
What duties and responsibilities do you believe are most important as a citizen of the United States?
The most important duties and responsibilities to me are obeying the law, respecting your neighbor’s rights, and contributing to be the common good.
Not breaking the 10 commandments.
Respecting everything and everyone.
Sources of Immigration
Spanish, French, Dutch, English, Africa
France, English, European, America, Spain
Citizenship Application Requirements/Losing Citizenship
To become a citizen, you have to complete an application, send it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the USCIS Official talks to applicant verifying 5 requirements are met, then take a citizenship exam, and have a special ceremony.
Federal government, State government, Local government.
The most important duties and responsibilities to me are obeying the law, respecting your neighbor’s rights, and contributing to be the common good.
Three Levels of Government
Direct democracy, indirect democracy, and representative democracy.
Federal government, State government, Local government.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch.
Democracy
A system of government by a whole population for all the eligible members of the state typically through elected representatives.
The idea that a ruler or a government is not all-powerful.
The system in which people who govern themselves.
Direct Democracy
The people choose leaders to govern for them.
A system of government by a whole population for all the eligible members of the state typically through elected representatives.
The system in which people who govern themselves.
Representative Democracy
The system in which people who govern themselves.
The people choose leaders to govern for them.
Republic
A government based on a representative democracy.
The idea that a ruler or a government is not all-powerful.
They included the rights to life, to freedom, and to own property.
Limited Government
The people choose leaders to govern for them.
The idea that a ruler or a government is not all-powerful.
Limits
Social Contract
Personal freedoms.
A contract where people disagreed to give up some freedom and be rules by government.
A contract where people agreed to give up some freedom and be rules by government.
Natural Rights
The idea that a ruler or a government is not all-powerful.
They included the rights to life, to freedom, and to own property.
Representatives.
Economy
A government based on a representative democracy.
Personal freedoms.
The wealth and resources of a country or religion.
Liberty
Representatives.
Personal freedoms.
Delegates.
How did the ancient Greeks, Romans and Jews directly influence the American ideals of democracy?
The Roman Empire was unhealthy, and the Jews helped them and took care of them.
The Roman Empire collapsed, the Jews have step ties to democracy, and Greece explored direct democracies.
Why were documents like The Magna Carta, Petition of Right/English Bill of Rights and the Mayflower Compact so important to early American ideals?
The Magna Carta limited the government, the Petition of Right limited the king’s powers, the Mayflower Compact is a direct democracy.
The Magna Carta gave all kings power without any limits.
The government wasn't limited, and petition of rights did NOT limit the king's power.
How did the Enlightenment and Great Awakening movements influence the American colonists? What concepts were introduced?
New England had towns, cold climate, fur traders, small businesses, etc. Middle colonies had port-based trade, agricultural-friendly climate and soil, natural resources, etc. The Southern Colonies had plantations, large farms, indentured servants/slaves, etc.
The Roman Empire collapsed, the Jews have step ties to democracy, and Greece explored direct democracies.
It caused people to question authority and introduced the idea of accepted powers.
Explain how each colonial region’s economy, politics, and social construct was related to its geography. QUALITIES OF THE THREE REGIONS
Spain had towns, hot climate, , huge businesses, etc. Large colonies had port-based trade, agricultural-non- friendly dry climate and soil, natural resources, etc. The Northern Colonies had plantations, small farms, indentured servants/slaves, etc.
New England had towns, cold climate, fur traders, small businesses, etc. Middle colonies had port-based trade, agricultural-friendly climate and soil, natural resources, etc. The Southern Colonies had plantations, large farms, indentured servants/slaves, etc.
Popular Sovereignty
The right to limit governments.
The right to rule.
The right to NOT rule.
Enumerated
The “expressed powers”.
Government can do only what people allow it to do.
States that the constitution and other laws and treaties made by national government “shall be supreme law of land”
Concurrent
Divided into two parts or houses.
A form of government in which power is divided between the federal or national government and the states.
Powers that both levels of government carry out.
Reserved Powers
Regulating trade within state borders, setting up schools, and making rules for marriage and divorce.
The first constitution of the United States.
A committee that decided congress would have two houses.
Limited Government
Regulating trade within state borders, setting up schools, and making rules for marriage and divorce.
Government can do only what people allow it to do.
A form of government in which power is divided between the federal or national government and the states.
Bicameral
Divided into three parts or houses.
Divided into two government.
Divided into two parts or houses.
Federalism
A form of government in which power is divided between the federal or national government and the states.
States that the constitution and other laws and treaties made by national government “shall be supreme law of land”
A committee that decided congress would have two houses.
Supremacy Clause
States that the constitution and other laws and treaties made by national government “shall be supreme law of land”
Divided into two parts or houses.
Powers that both levels of government carry out.
Articles of Confederation
The first bill signed
The first constitution of the United States.
The first letter of the U.S.
Great Compromise
A committee that decided congress would have four houses.
A committee that decided congress would have three houses.
A committee that decided congress would have two houses.
Great compromise, Virginia plan, New Jersey Plan
The Virginia Plan favored a two-house congress, a presidential position, and the larger states supported this plan. The New Jersey Plan favored one-house congress, a less powerful government, and the smaller states favored this plan. The great compromise combined these two plans to make everyone agree by having a two-house congress with the Senate giving equal representation of reps and the House where population determines the reps. Neither group was truly happy, but they agreed.
The Weaknesses of the Article of Confederation are Lack of Power and money, Lack of central power, and the rules were too rigid.
The three sections of the Constitution are the Preamble, Articles, and the Amendments.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The Weaknesses of the Article of Confederation include freedom of rights.
The Weaknesses of the Article of Confederation are Lack of Power and money, Lack of central power, and the rules were too rigid.
The Weaknesses of the Article of Confederation are Strong of Power and money
Three branches of government and leaders of each
The three branches of government are the legislative branch, executive branch, and the judicial branch. The leader of the legislative branch is congress, the leader of the executive branch is the president, and the leader of the Judicial branch is the supreme court.
The three branches of government are the direct democracy, indirect democracy, and democracy. The leader of the direct democracy is congress, the leader of the indirect democracy is the president, and the leader of the democracy is the supreme court.
Three sections of the Constitution
The three sections of the Constitution are the Preamble, Articles, and the Amendments.
The three sections of the Constitution are the bill of rights, all three branches, and articles of confederation.
The three sections of the Constitution are the limited governments, amendments, and civics.
Ordinances are...
Laws.
Bills.
Papers.
Principles of Government
The 13th amendment ended slavery, the 14th amendment gave all citizens equal rights, and the 15th amendment granted the right to vote to African Americans.
The three branches of government are the legislative branch, executive branch, and the judicial branch. The leader of the legislative branch is congress, the leader of the executive branch is the president, and the leader of the Judicial branch is the supreme court.
The principles of government are popular sovereignty, limited, government and the rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.
Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments of the constitution.
First 11 amendments of the constitution.
First 12 amendments of the constitution.
Free Speech
Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group.
The right to say our opinions in public or private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas.
Kept African Americans from holding certain jobs, gave few property rights and limited them in other ways.
Slander
Accused persons may not be forced to testify against themselves.
Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation.
Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group.
Probable Cause
Strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime.
Southern segregation laws.
Southern segregation laws.
Self-Incrimination
Accused persons may not be forced to testify against themselves.
Kept African Americans from holding certain jobs, gave few property rights and limited them in other ways.
Peaceful protests against laws believed to be unfair.
Black Codes
Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation.
The right to say our opinions in public or private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas.
Kept African Americans from holding certain jobs, gave few property rights and limited them in other ways.
Jim Crow Laws
Northern segregation laws.
Southern segregation laws.
Eastern segregation laws.
Nonviolent Justice
Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group.
Peaceful protests against laws believed to be unfair.
Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group.
Discrimination
Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group.
Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group.
The right to say our opinions in public or private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas.
Bill of Rights (FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS)
Protects the first 10 amendments. Also protects the first amendment which is freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of petition. These are the 5 basic freedoms.
The civil Right Movement was based off discrimination against African Americans. The civil rights act banned segregation and ended discrimination. The voting rights act ended unfair use of literary tests.
The 13th amendment ended slavery, the 14th amendment gave all citizens equal rights, and the 15th amendment granted the right to vote to African Americans.
Civil War Amendments (13th)
The 13th amendment ended slavery.
The 13th amendment gave all citizens equal rights
The 13th amendment granted the right to vote to African Americans.
Civil War Amendments (14th)
The 14th amendment amendment ended slavery
The 14th amendment gave all citizens equal rights.
The 14th amendment granted the right to vote to African Americans.
Civil War Amendments (15th)
The 15th amendment amendment ended slavery.
The 15th amendment amendment gave all citizens equal rights.
The 15th amendment granted the right to vote to African Americans.
Voting Rights Amendments (17th)
17th amendment: provided for the election of US senators by direct senators instead of by the state legislature
17th amendment: granted the right to vote for women
17th amendment: granted voters in district the right to vote for president and vice president
Voting Rights Amendments (19th)
19th amendment guaranteed the right to vote to citizens.
19th amendment granted voters in district the right to vote for president and vice president
19th amendment granted the right to vote for women
Voting Rights Amendments (23rd)
23rd amendment granted voters in district the right to vote for president and vice president
23rd amendment amendment forbade requiring the payment of poll taxes to vote in federal election
23rd amendment amendment: guaranteed the right to vote to citizens.
Voting Rights Amendments (24th)
24th amendment forbade requiring the payment of poll taxes to vote in federal election.
24th amendment amendment guaranteed the right to vote to citizens.
24th amendment granted the right to vote for women
Voting Rights Amendments (26th)
26th amendment amendment: granted voters in district the right to vote for president and vice president
26th amendment granted the right to vote to African Americans.
26th amendment guaranteed the right to vote to citizens.
Civil Rights Movement, Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act
Unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group.
The civil Right Movement was based off discrimination against African Americans. The civil rights act banned segregation and ended discrimination. The voting rights act ended unfair use of literary tests.
Protects the first 10 amendments. Also protects the first amendment which is freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of petition. These are the 5 basic freedoms.
Constituents
Person from a legislator’s district.
An elected official right below the president.
Powers that U.S Congress has that is not explicitly stated in the constitution.
Gerrymandering
Oddly shaped election district designed to increase voting strength of a particular group.
3 categories. (Look at chart in one note)
Most important duty is to make laws, but other responsibilities and duties exist.
Speaker of the House
Powers that U.S Congress has that is not explicitly stated in the constitution.
An elected official right below the president.
Elected leader of the house of representatives in the United States Congress.
Vice President
Most important duty is to make laws, but other responsibilities and duties exist.
An elected official right below the president.
“For the time being” usually from majority party and most senior member
President pro tempore
“For the time being” usually from majority party and most senior member
Tactic for defeating a bill in the senate by talking until the bill’s sponsor withdraws it
Procedure to limit debate on a bill.
Expressed powers
Procedure to limit debate on a bill.
President kills bill if congress is not in session by not signing for 10 days.
Powers that the U.S. Congress has that is specifically listed in the Constitution.
Implied powers
Powers that U.S Congress has that is not explicitly stated in the constitution.
Powers that the U.S. Congress has that is specifically listed in the Constitution.
Most important duty is to make laws, but other responsibilities and duties exist.
Lawmaking powers
Powers that U.S Congress has that is not explicitly stated in the constitution.
Powers that the U.S. Congress has that is specifically listed in the Constitution.
3 categories. (Look at chart in one note)
Most important duty is to make laws, but other responsibilities and duties exist.
Nonlegislative Powers
Lawmaking powers
Implied powers
Allowed Congress to stretch its powers to meet new needs, i.e., Defense apartment
Vice President
Gerrymandering
Elastic Clause
President kills bill if congress is not in session by not signing for 10 days.
Pocket Veto
Cloture
Pork-barrel projects
Tactic for defeating a bill in the senate by talking until the bill’s sponsor withdraws it
Implied powers
President pro tempore
Filibuster
Procedure to limit debate on a bill.
Cloture
Pork-barrel projects
Constituents
Allows person to be punished for action that was not illegal when performed.
Cloture
Ex Post Facto Law
Filibuster
Government project grant that primarily benefits a congress member’s home district or state.
Elastic Clause
Pork-barrel projects
Speaker of the House
How is representation in each house of Congress determined?
They are elected by the government.
They are elected by the state.
They are elected by the people.
Louisiana members of Congress: Who is the speaker of the house?
Rhonda Butler is the speaker of the hosue
Nancy Pelosi is speaker of the house
Kamala Harris is the speaker of the house
Louisiana members of Congress: Who is the Vice President?
Kamala Harris
Bill Cassidy
Nancy Pelosi
Louisiana members of Congress: Who is a senator and who is a member of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi is a senator, and Kamala Harris is a member of the House of Representatives.
Rhonda Butler is a senator, and Bill Cassidy is a member of the House of Representatives.
Bill Cassidy is a senator and Rhonda Butler is a member of the House of Representatives.
Who presides over the Senate?
(a)
What committees include members of both houses?
(a)
What powers does the Constitution delegate to Congress?
Senators can veto bills that they don’t want to be considered into becoming a law.
Congress deals with financial needs, it can establish Post Offices, it can declare war, etc.
The bill is created and introduced, then goes to a committee, then reviewed, then voted on, then sent to other chambers, then goes to the President.
Who can make suggestion for a new law?
A citizen, president, or special interest’s groups can make a suggestion for a new law.
The bill is created and introduced, then goes to a committee, then reviewed, then voted on, then sent to other chambers, then goes to the President.
Senators can veto bills that they don’t want to be considered into becoming a law.
What happens to a bill after it is introduced? (steps in the bill becoming a law process)
The bill is sent to President, then reviewed, then sent to other chambers, then introduced, then voted on, then goes to a committee.
The bill is created and goes into committee, then is introduced, then voted on, then reviewed, then sent to President, then sent to other chambers.
The bill is created and introduced, then goes to a committee, then reviewed, then voted on, then sent to other chambers, then goes to the President.
What tool do senators possess for preventing a bill from being considered?
Congress deals with financial needs, it can establish Post Offices, it can declare war, etc.
Senators can veto bills that they don’t want to be considered into becoming a law.
The bill is created and introduced, then goes to a committee, then reviewed, then voted on, then sent to other chambers, then goes to the President.
Rule or command given that has the force of law.
Executive Order
Pardons
Foreign Policy
Forgiveness/freedom from punishment.
Spoils System
Executive Agreement
Pardons
National security, trade, peace, advancing democracy, FP team
Foreign Policy
Spoils System
Amnesty
Executive Agreement
Rewarding people government jobs on basis of political support.
Agreement with a leader from another country.
Federal agencies and employees of executive branch.
Federal agencies and employees of executive branch.
Merit System
Federal Bureaucracy
Executive Agreement
Independent agencies that deal with certain specific areas within the government. (NASA, EPA, CIA)
Executive Agencies
Spoils System
Electors
Rewarding people government jobs on basis of political support.
Executive Order
Federal Bureaucracy
Spoils System
Hiring based on qualifications.
Metric system
Merit System
Spoils System
Each state and district have a certain number of these; parts of the electoral college.
Electors
Amnesty
Executive Agencies
Pardoning a group of people.
Anmesty
Amnesty
Electors
What qualifications must a person meet before becoming president of the United States?
They must be over 25 years old, a native-born US Citizen, and must have lived in the US for at least 13 years.
They must be over 35 years old, a native-born US Citizen, and must have lived in the US for at least 14 years.
They must be over 45 years old, a native-born US Citizen, and must have lived in the US for at least 15 years.
What benefits does the president receive?
The Presidents makes $400,000.
The Presidents makes $300,000
The Presidents makes $500,000
What is the order of presidential succession (top 3)?
The order is New Vice President, Vice President chosen with Congress, then the New Vice President determines President’s inability.
The order is Vice President, New Vice President chosen with Congress, then the Vice President determines President’s inability.
How is the president involved in foreign policy issues?
The president is the nations leader and the chief executive of the executive branch. They also get to sign bills into laws.
The president deals with National Security, trade, peace, advancing democracy, and the team of departments.
The Presidents makes $400,000.
How many executive departments are there in the federal government and what are the responsibilities of each?
There are 13 executive departments. They are responsible for selecting, interviewing, and hiring vice presidents and directors to run various departments. The people that work within these departments must make sure all functional areas run effectively.
There are 14 executive departments. They are responsible for selecting, interviewing, and hiring vice presidents and directors to run various departments. The people that work within these departments must make sure all functional areas run effectively.
There are 15 executive departments. They are responsible for selecting, interviewing, and hiring vice presidents and directors to run various departments. The people that work within these departments must make sure all functional areas run effectively.
What are the different powers and roles of the president?
The president is the nations leader and the chief executive of the executive branch. They also get to sign bills into laws.
The president deals with National Security, trade, peace, advancing democracy, and the team of departments.
The Presidents makes $400,000.
22nd Amendment
The 22nd amendment made the maximum number of terms a President can serve. The President can only serve 2 terms, which is 8 years each
The 22nd amendment made the maximum number of terms a President can serve. The President can only serve 2 terms, which is 4 years each.
The 22nd amendment made the maximum number of terms a President can serve. The President can only serve 4 terms, which is 2 years each
25th Amendment
The 25th amendment granted voters in district the right to vote for president and vice president
The 25th amendment guaranteed the right to vote to citizens.
The 25th amendment stated that if the President dies or leaves office, then the Vice President become president.
Authority to hear and decide cases.
Ruling
Jurisdiction
Subpoena
Authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases.
Judicial Review
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Authority of both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases.
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
Official decision by a judge or court that settles a case and may establish the meaning of law.
Subpoena
Dissenting Opinion
Ruling
Court order that requires a person appear in court.
Ruling
Subpoena
Judicial Review
Power of the Supreme Court to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution.
Judicial Review
Concurring Opinion
Jurisdiction
Justice may choose to write a separate statement
Dissenting Opinion
Concurring Opinion
Unanimous Opinion
What is the role of the federal courts?
The federal court has two main jobs. To ensure laws are fairly enforced and it interprets laws.
There is exclusive jurisdiction and concurrent jurisdiction.
There are district courts and trial courts, which is the lowest level. It has original jurisdiction with 94 courts. It is responsible for determining facts and takes bot criminal and civil. Only ones to have to witness testify and juries hear cases to reach verdicts.
What are the differences in jurisdiction?
There is jurisdiction exclusive concurrent jurisdiction.
There is exclusive jurisdiction and concurrent jurisdiction.
What is different with the lower courts?
There are district courts and trial courts, which is the lowest level. It has original jurisdiction with 74 courts. It is responsible for determining facts and takes bot criminal and civil. Only ones to have to witness testify and juries hear cases to reach verdicts.
There are district courts and trial courts, which is the lowest level. It has original jurisdiction with 84 courts. It is responsible for determining facts and takes bot criminal and civil. Only ones to have to witness testify and juries hear cases to reach verdicts.
There are district courts and trial courts, which is the lowest level. It has original jurisdiction with 94 courts. It is responsible for determining facts and takes bot criminal and civil. Only ones to have to witness testify and juries hear cases to reach verdicts.
What are qualities of federal judges? Duties and qualifications? Powers and limits?
There are than 650 district court judges each appeals court has 6-28 judges and 9 supreme court justices. The president appoints judges with the approval of the senate, no specific qualifications. You are appointed for life and can only be removed through impeachment. The Constitution gave judges this job security to be able to decide cases free from public or political pressure.
There are than 750 district court judges each appeals court has 6-28 judges and 9 supreme court justices. The president appoints judges with the approval of the senate, no specific qualifications. You are appointed for life and can only be removed through impeachment. The Constitution gave judges this job security to be able to decide cases free from public or political pressure
There are than 950 district court judges each appeals court has 6-28 judges and 9 supreme court justices. The president appoints judges with the approval of the senate, no specific qualifications. You are appointed for life and can only be removed through impeachment. The Constitution gave judges this job security to be able to decide cases free from public or political pressure
Marbury v. Madison case
The judiciary act of 1789 gave the supreme court power of judicial review (not the constitution). The constitution is the supreme law of the land. If there is a conflict between the constitution and any other law, the constitution rules. The judicial branch has a duty to uphold the constitution. Thus, it must be able to determine if a law conflicts with the constitution and to nullify laws that do.
The judiciary act of 1989 gave the supreme court power of judicial review (not the constitution). The constitution is the supreme law of the land. If there is a conflict between the constitution and any other law, the constitution rules. The judicial branch has a duty to uphold the constitution. Thus, it must be able to determine if a law conflicts with the constitution and to nullify laws that do
The judiciary act of 1689 gave the supreme court power of judicial review (not the constitution). The constitution is the supreme law of the land. If there is a conflict between the constitution and any other law, the constitution rules. The judicial branch has a duty to uphold the constitution. Thus, it must be able to determine if a law conflicts with the constitution and to nullify laws that do.
Court procedures
There are than 650 district court judges each appeals court has 6-28 judges and 9 supreme court justices. The president appoints judges with the approval of the senate, no specific qualifications. You are appointed for life and can only be removed through impeachment. The Constitution gave judges this job security to be able to decide cases free from public or political pressure.
Thousands of cases are appealed to the court each year. 100-200 cases are selected for the docket. Selected cases contain significant public interests or questions. 4 out of 9 justices must vote to hear a case. Previous verdicts stand for rejected cases. Caseload: Supreme court gets about 10,000 petitions each term (9 months): hears about 75-80.
They have to have enough experience of hearing court cases.
True or false:
How does a Supreme Court justice get that position?
They have to have enough experience of hearing court cases.
True
False
