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Constitutional
goes with the constitution
How many judges are on the United States Supreme Court?
9
What are the three levels of federal courts?
trial, appeal, supreme
Jurisdiction
A courts authority to hear and decide a case
Where do state courts get their power from?
State Constitution and State laws
Judicial Review
supreme and federal courts authority to interpret the constitution.
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
As long as they want
What two types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court use?
original and appellate
Ruling
An official decision by a judge
Nullify
To cancel legally
Dual Court System
A court system made up of both state and federal courts
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury V. Madison
What are the two types of cases Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over?
Litigant
concurrent jurisdiction
Authority of both federal and state courts to hear and decide a case
What are the qualifications for a Supreme Court justice?
NONE
After a federal judge or justice is appointed by the president, what must happen for them to be officially named a judge?
Approved by congress
What is the main job of the Supreme Court?
to decide whether something goes against the constitution
Tenure
The right to hold office once person is confirmed
Exclusive jurisdiction
Authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases
What kinds of cases are heard by trial or district courts?
criminal and civil
Original jurisdiction
Authority of a court to hear a case for he first time
Precedent
An earlier ruling used in a later similar case
Appellate Jurisdiction
the courts authority to hear and decide a case appealed from a lower court
Where do federal courts get their powers from?
US constitution and federal laws