Unit 4 Gov Flashcard

Front

How many judges are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

Ideas that are rooted in individual rights, civil liberties, democracy and free trade

Back

Liberalism

Front

The highest court in the country that has final jurisdiction?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

How long are terms for Supreme Court judges?

Back

Lifetime

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Final ruling of the court is called

Back

Majority Opinion

Front

Jurisdiction gives judges the ability to

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Hear, try, and decide a case

Front

A court decision that is considered authority for future cases holds

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Precedent

Front

What is the title of the head judge of the Supreme Court?

Back

Chief Justice

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Judicial Review gives the court the ability to

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Strike a law as unconstitutional

Front

______ nominates judges, while ______ approves them demonstrating Checks and Balances in the US Government

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President, Senate