Basic
How many Judges are there on the U.S. supreme court?
9
Who nominates people to serve on the U.S. supreme Court?
President
A case that in 1972-73 determined the fate of abortion in the United States
Roe v Wade
The Judicial Branch does what with the laws
Interprets
"We're gonna need a bigger . . .
Boat." (Jaws)
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
U.S. Supreme Court
Who holds the confirmation hearings for Judicial nominees?
Senate
A case that decided what should and should not be required when storing guns in your own home
D.C. v Heller
Why do Federal Judges get "Life terms"?
To stay above politics (be unbiased)
"You stay classy . . .
San Diego." (Anchorman)
How many levels of courts are there in the Federal Court System?
3
simple majority (50 + a tie breaker / 51)
Plessy v Ferguson
Name the three ways a Judge "stops" being a judge.
Died, retired, fired / impeached and convicted
"I can do this all . . .
day." (Captain America the First Avenger)
What is the lowest level of the Federal Court System? (Hint it's one word ________ courts)
District
What does the president have to do if their nominee is rejected by the senate?
Nominate somebody else
A case that overturned Plessy V Ferfuson
Brown v Board of Education
What document do judges look at in order to "interpret" the laws?
U.S. Constitution
"No. I am your . . .
father." (Empire Strikes Back)
What are the courts called in the 2nd highest level of the Federal Court System?
Courts of Appeal
Name one qualification to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
Trick question: There are no qualifications required
The recent case that overturned Roe v Wade
Dobbs v Jackson (Women's Health Organization)
Explain what it means to "interpret" something
Decipher it's meaning. Guess at it's meaning. Guess at it's purpose. Etc. Etc.
"I feel the need . . .
the need for speed" (Top Gun)