Qualifications to run for Office
What is the primary job of the Judiciary Branch?
In charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution
What is the name of the introduction of the Constitution?
It is called the Preamble
"we the people of the United States, in order to form..."
There is 9 Justices
How should you be to be part of the U.S House of Representatives.
You must be at least 25 years old.
Is the Judicial Branch influenced by outsiders?
No, courts must apply the law without bias for political parties, interest groups, etc...
Why was the Constitution created?
It was created because the Articles of Confederations failed.
Several reason: Lack of taxing power, military, no central government, etc...
What is Judicial Review?
Power of the Supreme court give to review the constitutional validity of the legislative act.
This power was established in the Marbury v Maddison.
To be a Senator: You must be ___ citizen for __ years.
You must be a U.S citizen or have citizenship for at least 9 years.
Is it possible to remove a Justice from the Supreme Court?
No, Justices cannot be removed by the president. It is a life position where the person themselves can decide when to retire or leave.
What documents helped the ratification of the Constitution?
The federalist papers: created by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
What was the significance of the McCollouch v Maryland?
It expanded the power of the congress and how they can create a national bank.
Established the supremacy clause and necessary & proper clause
Who does the Senate represent?
It represents the states
Who was the most famous Justice? (Hint: early 1800's)
John Marshall (1803 -35)
Participated in the following cases:
Marbury v Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution are called?
They are called the Bill of rights
How many cases does the Supreme Court hear and write opinions on in a year.
An estimate about 100 cases
What are the three main requirements to be president?
1. Be a natural born U.S citizen
2. Be at least 35 years old
3. Must be resident with the U.S for 14 years
Does the constitution provide defendants who cannot afford a lawyer with attorneys to handle their defense?
Yes, under the 6th amendment.
6th amd: Defendants charged with serious crimes have a right to free council
The constitution is known as the __ law of the land.
Supreme
**means that it the very foundation that government officials should follow. Especially the Judiciary Branch
What are two types of opinions that the Supreme court writes for every case they hear
Majority Opinion
Dissenting Opinion