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Judicial Branch

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The Judicial Branch is established in _________ of the Constitution with the creation of the __________. Article 3/ Supreme Court
What does the Judicial Branch do? Studies the laws and makes decisions about what the laws mean and how they should be followed in different situations.
The Judicial Branch is made up of the _______ and other federal courts. Supreme Court
What was the Supreme Court identified as in the Constitution? The highest court in the nation.
The court ________ jury. Has no
Who presides over cases? The chief justice
The Supreme Court's most important responsibility is to ____________________. Decide cases that raise questions about constitutional interpretation.
What is Judicial Review? Deciding if a law of government goes against the Constitution.
How can the Supreme Court's decisions be changed? By only a Constitutional amendment
How many Justices are there? 9
How long do Justices serve? Life, unless they retire, die, are impeached, or resign
Who was the first African American in the Supreme Court? Thurgood Marshall
Who was the first woman in the Supreme Court? Sandra Day-O'Connor
Created by: autumndi8
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