The foundation for powers of the judicial branch and how its independence checks the power of other institutions and state governments are set forth in:

• Article II of the Constitution • Federalist No. 78 • Marbury v. Madison (1803)

the authority of the federal courts to hear certain cases.

Federal judges are appointed by, and confirmed by

the president, a majority of the Senate.

Presidents make appointments to the Supreme Court only when

a vacancy occurs during a president’s term of office.

What has led to the Court’s establishing new or rejecting existing precedents?

Ideological changes in the composition of the Supreme Court due to presidential appointments

what can lead to challenges of the Court’s legitimacy and power which Congress and the president can address only through future appointments, legislation changing the Court’s jurisdiction, or refusing to implement decisions

Controversial or unpopular Supreme Court decisions

What is Political discussion about the Supreme Court’s power is illustrated by?

the ongoing debate over judicial activism versus judicial restraint

Restrictions on the Supreme Court are represented by:

• Congressional legislation to modify the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions •Constitutional amendments •Judicial appointments and confirmations •The president and states evading or ignoring Supreme Court decisions •Legislation impacting court j

How many cases does the supreme court hear each year

Only a few hundred out of the several hundred

Cases may be presented to the Supreme Court for possible review by

writ of certiorari, certificate, or the submission of an amicus curiae brief

Courts are often termed

liberal or conservative, depending on the decisions of the court and the guidance of the chief justice.

a majority of the justices agree on the decision and its reasons

a justice who agrees with the majority opinion but not with the reasoning behind the decision

a justice or justices who disagree with the majority opinion

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Term	Definition
The foundation for powers of the judicial branch and how its independence checks the power of other institutions and state governments are set forth in:	• Article II of the Constitution • Federalist No. 78 • Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Jurisdiction	the authority of the federal courts to hear certain cases.
Supreme Court was created directly by	the Constitution
Federal judges are appointed by, and confirmed by	the president, a majority of the Senate.
Presidents make appointments to the Supreme Court only when	a vacancy occurs during a president’s term of office.
What has led to the Court’s establishing new or rejecting existing precedents?	Ideological changes in the composition of the Supreme Court due to presidential appointments
what can lead to challenges of the Court’s legitimacy and power which Congress and the president can address only through future appointments, legislation changing the Court’s jurisdiction, or refusing to implement decisions	Controversial or unpopular Supreme Court decisions
What is Political discussion about the Supreme Court’s power is illustrated by?	the ongoing debate over judicial activism versus judicial restraint
Restrictions on the Supreme Court are represented by:	• Congressional legislation to modify the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions •Constitutional amendments •Judicial appointments and confirmations •The president and states evading or ignoring Supreme Court decisions •Legislation impacting court j
How many cases does the supreme court hear each year	Only a few hundred out of the several hundred
Cases may be presented to the Supreme Court for possible review by	writ of certiorari, certificate, or the submission of an amicus curiae brief
What allows both sides time to present their arguments to justices	Oral Arguments
who researchs information presented in oral arguments and briefs.	Law clerks
Supreme Court decisions are explained in written statements known as	opinions
Courts are often termed	liberal or conservative, depending on the decisions of the court and the guidance of the chief justice.
Majority opinion	a majority of the justices agree on the decision and its reasons
Concurring opinion	a justice who agrees with the majority opinion but not with the reasoning behind the decision
Dissenting opinion	a justice or justices who disagree with the majority opinion

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