Judicial Branch

Front

The Judicial Branch to the Legislative Branch

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Declares Laws Unconstitutional

Front

After the President picks a person for the Supreme Court, what group must approve the person picked?

Back

Senate

Front

Which court has a judge, but no jury? Options: District, Appellate, Trial, Concurrent

Back

Appellate

Front

What is the protection offered by the writ of habeas corpus?

Back

It compels the Executive Branch to answer to the Judicial Branch why it is holding a person in custody.

Front

What check does the Supreme Court have on the Legislative Branch?

Back

may declare legislative action unconstitutional

Front

This is the court of last resort in all questions of federal law

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Final decision on the case, signed by at least 5 justices.

Back

Majority Opinion

Front

Who appoints all justices?

Back

President

Front

This court is also known as a circuit court and they have the power to hear the appeals from trial courts. Options: District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court

Back

Court of Appeals

Front

What is the system by which each branch of government has the power to block or overrule the decisions of other branches, so that no one branch holds all the power?

Back

Checks and balances