Judicial Branch Structure and Job
What is the highest court in the U.S?
The Supreme Court
What is the Judicial Review's purpose?
To make sure the government doesn't exceed it's powers
Who won Roe v. Wade?
Jane Roe
What does judicial activism refer to?
judges making rulings based on their policy views rather than their honest interpretation of the current law
Who nominates a supreme court justice?
The president
What do you need to do to bring your case to a higher court?
Appeal your case
What year was Marbury v. Madison?
1803
What was the case about?
A woman's right to have an abortion
What's an example of Judicial activism?
Brown v. Board of Education
Who confirms a supreme court justice?
The Senate
How many cases out of 8,000 get taken to the Supreme Court?
80/8,000
Who won Marbury v. Madison?
Madison won 4-0
When was Roe v Wade overturned?
2022
What's the difference between Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint?
Judicial Activism is when a judge uses their personal views to make decisions and Judicial restraint is when the judge is making their decisions strictly based on the constitution.
What is the name of the senate committee that investigates and discuss supreme court nominees?
Senate judiciary committee
How long is someone's term in the supreme court?
A lifetime
What was the Supreme Court's role in Judicial Review?
The Supreme Court is often the final authority on constitutional questions
When was Roe v. Wade held?
January 22, 1973
What's a good thing about Judicial activism?
rulings that promote fairness, protect civil rights and liberties, and reject injustice
Are justices appointed or elected?
They are appointed
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
9 justices
Why is the judicial review so important?
ensuring that each branch of government recognizes the limits of its own power
Why was Roe v. Wade overturned?
The constitution didn't explicitly protect women's right to an abortion
What could go wrong with Judicial Activism?
the court rulings might eventually become unenforceable, or at least much less respected
Why are they appointed and not elected?
Judicial independence