Judicial Branch Flashcard Review

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The Judicial Branch has many courts, but what is the nations top court?

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Supreme Court

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Who nominates all Federal Judges?

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Nominated by the U.S. President

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Can the decisions of the Supreme Court be reviewed by another court?

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No, decisions are final and create precedent.

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What types of cases are MOST often tried in the Supreme Court?

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Most cases that challenge an interpretation of the Constitution

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How many Supreme Court justices are there?

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9

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How many justices have to agree to review a case being referred to the Supreme Court?

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4 of 9 justices

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What is the Supreme Court's major power?

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Judicial Review

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The authority to hear a case is referred to as...

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Jurisdiction

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A court may not take a person's life, liberty, or property without...

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Due Process

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What case established the courts authority to review the Constitutionality of laws and the actions of the government?

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Marbury v. Madison