Judicial Branch Flashcard

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What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

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Interpreting laws

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Which court is the highest in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

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9

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What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

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Life

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What is judicial review?

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The power to overturn laws that violate the Constitution

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Which case established judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What is the role of appellate courts?

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To review decisions from lower courts.

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Which of the following can the Supreme Court not do?
Decide constitutional issues,
Resolve disputes between states,
Interpret federal statutes

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Pass laws

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How are Supreme Court justices selected?

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Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

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What is the purpose of a dissenting opinion in the Supreme Court?

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To explain why some justices disagree with the majority