The supreme court
what is the supreme court?
This is the highest court in the United States
what is article III?
This article of the Constitution created the judicial branch
what are district courts
these are the lowest federal courts where trials happen
what is marbury vs madison
this 1803 case created judicial review
what is a case
a disagreement that is borught to court
What in nine?
there are this many justices on the supreme court.
What is the U.S. Constitution
This document is the "supreme law of the land."
what are court of appeals
these courts review decisions from lower courts
what is brown v board of education
this 1954 case ended segregation in public schools
what is an opinion
a written explanation of a judges decision
Who is John Roberts?
the chief justice of the supreme court in 2026.
what is checks and balances
the syustems keeps one branch from becoming too powerful
what are appeals
the Supreme Court usually hears this type of case
what is miranda v arizona
This case said police must inform suspects of their rights
what is a dissent
when judges diagree with the majority decision
What is the U.S. Constitution
The document gives the judicial branch its powers
what is approve the nomination?
The Senate must do this before a Supreme Court justice can take office.
what is certiorari
this term means the supreme court agrees to hear a case
what is tinker v des moines
this case involved students wearing armbands to protest the vietnam war
when judges agree with the outcome but for different reasons
What is a lifetime appointment?
supreme court justices serve for this length of time
what is judicial review?
This is the power to declare laws unconstitutional
what is three
there are this many levels in the federal court system
what is dobbs bv. jackson womens health and organization
this 2022 case overturned roe v wade
what is the majority?
the group of judges whole opinion decides the case