Members of the U.S. Supreme Court are appointed by __________________. These appointments are approved by _________________________.
The President; The Senate
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What role do the federal courts play in checking the power of the legislative branch?
they review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution
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Which statement BEST describes original jurisdiction?
The authority of a court to hold a trial
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The court system is given the job of interpreting laws and is MOST associated with what branch of government?
judicial
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How do the vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court reach the Court?
as appeals from lower court decisions
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President Trump could end legal abortion by appointing a Supreme Court justice who wants to overturn Roe V Wadw
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How long is a Supreme Court Justice's Term?
They are appointed for life
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The winning side in a case (the opinion of most justices)
Majority
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What does Judicial Review mean?
The Supreme Court determine the constitutionality of laws
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A case which is used to set an example or rule
Precedent
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President Trump can make a law to end abortion.
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John steals money from his employer and loses in state trial court. He argues that he should get a new trial because Wisconsin law was not followed. Where would the case go?
