Judicial Branch Review

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Article III of the Constitution describes this branch of government.

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Judicial Branch

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The main job of the Judicial Branch is to

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Interpret laws

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The three courts in the federal court system are: US Supreme Court, County Courts, Circuit Courts; US Supreme Court, US Court of Appeals, US District Courts; US Supreme Court, US Criminal Courts, US District Courts

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US Supreme Court, US Court of Appeals, US District Courts

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Term that means the court where a case begins

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Original Jurisdiction

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Which court hears challenges to lower court decisions?

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Court of Appeals

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In which court does a trial take place, with a jury, witnesses, evidence, and a verdict?

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District Court

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Which court is the highest court in the United States?

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US Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional is known as

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Judicial Review

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Supreme Court justices and federal judges are appointed to serve for

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life.

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The president appoints Supreme Court justices and federal judges and the _______________ must confirm the appointments.

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Senate