Judicial Branch

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The main purpose of the Judicial Branch is to:

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Interpret & apply laws

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The US Tax Court and Court of International Trade are examples of:

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Specialized Courts

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Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution discusses "jurisdiction," which means:

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The official power to make legal decisions over a topic

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The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

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jurisdiction

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The Supreme Court has both __ and __ jurisdiction.

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original and appellate

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All of the following are types of jurisdictions EXCEPT: original, appellate, exclusive, overture

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overture

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What does judicial review mean?

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that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9

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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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True or False, Judicial review is an effective check and balance on the other two branches?

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True