click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
USG-Jud Branch
US Constitution-Judicial Branch
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Accordig to the U.S. Constitution, what is the purpose of the Judicial Branch? | Interpret laws |
| What is the highest court in the United States? | U.S. Supreme Court |
| How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court? | Nine |
| How long does a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court remain a member of the Court? | Life |
| The Constitution uses this word to describe courts that have less power then the Supreme Court. | inferior |
| The first court to hear a case is said to have this power. | original jurisdiction |
| How are Supreme Court justices selected/ | Appointed by the Presdident, approved by the Senate |
| The process by which the U.S. Supreme Court interprets the laws and finds them constitutional or unconstitutional is called _________________________. | Judicial Review |
| A standard set of procedures must be followed before any action is taken to punish persons accused of breakin the law is known as ____________________________. | Due Process |