Structure
This level of federal court hears cases FIRST and has original jurisdiction.
What are U.S. District Courts?
This 1803 case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
He wrote Federalist 78 and defended the idea of an independent judiciary.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This judicial philosophy argues that courts should avoid making policy and defer to elected branches.
What is judicial restraint?
Frosty came to life when this was placed on his head...and when a single player scores 3 goals in a game
This court reviews decisions from District Courts and sits one level below the Supreme Court.
What is the Circuit Court of Appeals?
Judicial review gives courts the power to declare these governmental actions unconstitutional.
What are laws or executive actions?
This early Chief Justice strengthened the Court’s power through Marbury v. Madison.
Who is John Marshall?
Congress has this major check on the judiciary, allowing them to remove judges for misconduct.
What is impeachment power?
This Christmas carol tells us to “sleep in heavenly peace”...and then becomes a scary dream.
What is Silent Night-Mare?
The Supreme Court mostly hears cases using this type of jurisdiction.
What is appellate jurisdiction?
This principle means “let the decision stand” and encourages courts to follow precedent.
What is stare decisis?
This current Chief Justice compared justices to umpires in his confirmation hearings.
Who is John Roberts?
What two provisions are in placed to help SCOTUS & Justices remain distant from political influence?
What are Lifetime Tenure & Presidential/Congressional Approval?
This classic Christmas song warns you Santa is checking his list… and a small local government building.
What is Santa Claus is Coming to Town Hall?
This term refers to a court's legal authority to hear a case.
What is jurisdiction?
In the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) what was cabinet position did James Madison hold at the time of being charged w/ Writs of Mandamus?
What is Secretary of State?
This position leads the Department of Justice and enforces federal law.
Who is the Attorney General?
According to Hamilton, the Supreme Courts and Justices are designed to be these two "I" adjectives
What is insulated & Independent?
This Christmas song urges us to "Let Heaven & Nature Sing"...and The United States is hosting this global soccer event in 2026
What is Joy to the World Cup?
When the Supreme Court orders a lower court to send records of a case, it issues this.
What is a writ of certiorari?
Federalist 78 argued that the Judicial Branch would be the "least dangerous", because it lacked the power of these two things.
What is the power of the "Purse" & "Sword"
He was president who appointed the "Midnight Judges" one of which who did not receive his commission & sued, leading to Marbury v. Madison
Who is John Adams?
Presidents may influence the Court not only through appointments but also by doing this—choosing not to carry out certain rulings.
What is the enforcement power (or non-enforcement)?
This decorative Christmas wooden soldier used for breaking shells...and midwestern family-style meal restaurant that features an Old Country Store.
What is The Nutcracker Barrel?