Supreme Court

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This is the highest court in the U.S.

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US Supreme Court

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How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

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9

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This ruling established the judicial review which defined the Supreme Courts power.

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Marbury v. Madison

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How are Supreme Court justices selected? Options: Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President, by an election, Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate, Congress selects them

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Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate

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The Supreme Court is mainly an appellate court. An appellate court ____________ cases.

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reviews the decision made by a lower court

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The authority to hear a case is called

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Jurisdiction

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Which is not a level of the federal court system? Options: Supreme Court, District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Special Courts

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Special Courts

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How many United States (federal) district courts are there?

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94

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A ________ is an interpretation of a law that is used in later trials.

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precedent

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The main job of the judicial branch is to?

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interpret the law