Section 1
What is the Judicial Branch known for?
The supreme court
If the Legislative Branch makes laws and the Executive Branch carries out laws, what does the Judicial Branch do?
Evaluates laws
How many justices are in the supreme court?
9
Who was the FIRST chief justice?
John Jay
Who was the supreme court's first docketed case?
Van Staphorst V. Maryland
When was the Judicial Branch added as the 3rd branch?
9/24/1789
Who signed the Judicial Branch into law?
George Washington
Who chose the first ever chief justice?
The Senate
Why was the supreme court made?
Because of the Judiciary Act of 1789
Who were the first 6 supreme court justices?
John Jay, John Rutledge, William Cushing, John Blair, Robert Harrison, and James Wilson
When did the Senate confirm the supreme court justices' nominations?
9/26/1789
Who declined the nomination to be a supreme court justice?
Robert Harrison
Who was put in the supreme court when RH (The initials of the guy who declined the nomination) declined the nomination?
James Iredell
In the Constitution, what did the U.S. Constitution's framers write in Article III?
"The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court."
Which architect designed the supreme court?
Cass Gilbert
Who laid the cornerstone in the supreme court?
Charles Evans Hughes
What year was the cornerstone in the supreme court laid?
1932
Who convinced Congress to supply funding for the supreme court?
William Howard Taft
When did WHT (initials of the guy who convinced them) convince Congress to supply funding?
1929
When was the supreme court finished building?
1935
How many courts are in the Judicial Branch?
94
How many Courts of Appeals are in the Judicial Branch?
13
What does the Court of Federal Claims do?
Handles claims for money damages against the U.S. government.
What does the U.S. Court of International Trade do?
Hears cases related to international trade and customs.
What are the names of the Article I courts and what do they do?
Tax Court: Hears cases related to tax issues.
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces: Hears appeals for military cases.
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Hears cases from the Department of Veterans Affairs.