Judicial Branch Flashcard

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What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?

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Interpret laws

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9

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Which article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch?

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Article III

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What is the term length for a federal judge or Supreme Court justice?

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Life

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What is the process called when the Supreme Court decides whether a law is constitutional?

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Judicial review

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Which of the following is NOT a type of court in the federal system? District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court

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State Supreme Court

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How does someone become a Supreme Court justice?

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Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

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What type of cases do federal courts handle? Options: Violations of state laws, Disputes between states, International treaties, Both b and c

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Disputes between states, International treaties

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Which case established the principle of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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The Supreme Court can overturn its previous decisions.

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True