Judicial Branch

Check all statements below that are characteristics of the Supreme Court.

• The Supreme Court has 9 justices .

• Supreme Court justices serve eight year terms.

• Supreme Court justices serve for life or until retirement.

• The Supreme Court has 7 justices.

• The Supreme Court is the highest ranking court in the nation.

The Judicial Branch to the Legislative Branch

• Veto Legislative

• Nominate Judges

• Declares Laws Unconstitutional

After the President picks a person for the Supreme Court, what group must approve the person picked?

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Dancing with the Stars judges

Which court has a judge, but no jury?

• District

• Appellate

• Trial

• Concurrent

What is the protection offered by the writ of habeas corpus

• It provides for identification of witnesses against the accused.

• It compels the Executive Branch to answer to the Judicial Branch why it is holding a person in custody.

• It guarantees the accused the right to a speedy and public trial.

• It guarantees the accused a second trial if s/he is convicted at the first trial.

What check does the Supreme Court have on the Legislative Branch

• may veto a law

• may disapprove treaties or appointments

• may appoint judges

• may declare legislative action unconstitutional

This is the court of last resort in all questions of federal law

• District court

• Territorial Court

• Supreme Court

• Appellate Court

Final decision on the case, signed by at least 5 justices.

• Majority Party

• Majority Vote

• Majority Opinion

Who appoints all justices?

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of House

 This court is also known as a circuit court and they have the power to hear the appeals from trial courts

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court