The Judicial Branch 2

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The judicial branch of government _

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interprets laws to decide what they mean.

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The judicial branch is made up of _ at the federal level.

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the federal courts and the US Supreme Court

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The judicial branch is made up of _ at the state level.

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the state courts and the Supreme Court of Ohio

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How can the judicial branch check the power of the other branches of government?

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striking down laws that are unconstitutional

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Courts can only decide issues if _

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they come to the courts in the form of cases.

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How can the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?

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The President can appoint federal judges.

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If the trial court judge instructs the jury incorrectly, then the defendant may appeal the verdict based on _

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error of law.

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Which court has the power to overrule the decision of a federal appeals court?

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the US Supreme Court

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Which courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving federal law?

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federal courts

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Federal judges are _

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appointed by the President and approved by the Senate.