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How does a federal judge get his job?
They are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate.
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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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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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What are the Constitutional requirements of Supreme Court justices?
They must be nominated by the President and approved by the Senate.
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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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A Supreme Court justice that disagrees with the majority writes a ________ opinion.
dissenting
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What is a Writ of Certiorari?
An order from the Supreme Court to a lower court to send up a case for review.
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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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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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Cases involving copyrights and patents are heard by which courts?
Federal
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When the court rules whether something is constitutional or unconstitutional, the Supreme Court is using what power?
Judicial Review
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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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