Judicial Branch

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Who determines the verdict in a court case?

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Jury

Front

If you believe your trial was not handled fairly what can you do?

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Appeal your verdict to a higher court

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Which court is the most powerful?

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The Supreme Court

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The role of the Judicial Branch is to

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interpret the laws

Front

Approximately how many cases does the Supreme Court hear per year?

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150

Front

Under Article III of the Constitution, __ creates the inferior (lower) courts.

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Congress

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The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

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president; Senate

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Article _____ in the Constitution is about the Judicial branch.

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III

Front

Why did the Founding Fathers want federal judges to serve life terms?

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they wanted an independent judiciary that was free from the influence of politics

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?

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It established the U.S. Supreme Court’s right of judicial review in federal cases.