Judicial Branch Review

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Where is the judicial system outlined in the Constitution?

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article 3, Article 3, Article III

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The role of the Judicial Branch is to

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interpret the laws

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Term of office for a Supreme Court justice

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nominated for life (until retirement or death)

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Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

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President

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9

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Luke sues his neighbor after a tree from the neighboring yard fell on his car, causing significant damage. What type of case is this?

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civil case

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Mallory is accused of lighting a campfire in a national park, which led to a forest fire that damaged multiple neighborhoods and towns. What type of case is this?

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criminal case

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The judicial branch in the US is often described as a two court system. What are the two courts?

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federal and state

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To ask a higher court to review a case

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appeal

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Unconstitutional means _____________

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the Constitution does NOT allow it