Supreme Court Cases
Established the principle of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
How many Supreme Court Justices currently sit on the Supreme Court
9
which article of the constitution creates the federal judiciary
article three
How many judicial districts are in the state of Virginia
32
Determined that African Americans were noncitizens and that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What is one reason why there are 9 justices on the Supreme court
To prevent ties
what is the main job of the judicial branch
interpret the laws
how many judicial circuits are there in the state of Virginia
31
Held that "separate but equal" facilities were constitutional
Plessy v. Ferguson
Who determines how many justices sit on the Supreme Court
Congress
what body heads the judicial branch
the Supreme Court
How many circuit judges work in Greene county
6
Interpreted the "necessary and proper" clause to include the implied power to create a National Bank which the states could NOT tax.
Marybury v. Madison
Who is the current Chief justice on the U.S. Supreme Court
John Roberts
what are two types of jurisdiction a court might have
original and appellate
where is the local judicial branch located in Greene County
Courthouse in Stanardsville
Held that police must inform suspects of the right to remain silent and their right to an attorney
Miranda v. Arizona
Who was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor
term in office for federal judges
Life
How many justices are on the Supreme Court of Virginia
7