Supreme Court
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court today?
9 Justices
What did Article 3 of the Constitution create?
The Judicial Branch of the Federal Government
In what year did we start the tradition of having 9 justices?
Since 1869
Who are the Supreme Court Justices nominated by?
The President
Justices should be....
Fair and Impartial
Not letting their personal opinions guide or influence their rulings/decisions
Where is the Supreme Court located?
Washington, D.C.
How can a justice on the Supreme Court be removed?
If they are impeached and convicted.
What does jurisdiction mean?
An area where someone holds power.
Ability to hear specific cases in a given area.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for?
Lifetime appointments
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Which President was he appointed by?
John Roberts
George W. Bush
What do Federal courts (Supreme Court) hear cases on?
Addresses U.S. Constitution and laws
Describe the Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education....
•Brown v. Board of Education, 1954
•“In the field of public education, the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place.”
•Unanimous decision
•Reversed Plessy v. Ferguson
•Eliminated “separate but equal” in public schools
What do state courts hear cases on?
Addresses state constitutions and laws