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When ruling on a case, what do Supreme Court justices base their decisions on?
Constitution and/or precedents
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True of false: The Constitution clearly defines the role of the judicial branch and its organization.
False - The Constitution provides only a "skeletal" framework for the courts.
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Over which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
Possible answers: Lawsuit between two states or case involving an ambassador of the U.S.
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Bryce loses his case in a trial court. Where can he turn to have someone else hear the case?
Appeals Court
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How does the legislative branch check the president's power to appoint judges?
Senate must confirm the president's judicial appointments.
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What effect did Marbury v. Madison have on the Supreme Court?
It established the power of judicial review or strengthened the court.
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____________ is the authority of a court to hear a case.
jurisdiction
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What types of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
Possible Answers: cases with major implications, cases having to do with rights or constitution, appeals from lower courts
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An ______ opinion is when all the Supreme Court justices are in agreement.
unanimous
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The role of the judicial branch is to _________ the law.
interpret (explain the meaning of)
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Of the thousands of requests it receives each year, about how many cases does the Supreme Court hear each year?
80-120
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Why do federal judges serve for life?
Lifetime appointments allow judges to do what is right under the law without fearing that they will be fired if they make an unpopular decision.
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