Judicial branch basics
what branch explains what laws mean?
judicial
This is the lowest federal court and hears cases first.
district court
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This power allows courts to decide if a law follows the Constitution.
judicial review
a case about freedom of speech will be heard in __________ court
federal
the job of judicial branch is
interpret laws
This court reviews decisions made by lower courts.
appellate (circuit) court
who approves justices appointees?
senate
If a court says a law is unconstitutional, the law is __________.
invalid/ struck down
A local traffic ticket is usually handled in __________ court.
state
what document do courts use to decide if a law is fair?
constitution
highest court in US
supreme court
justices serve how long?
life/retire
how can the supreme court check the president?
declaring something unconstitutional
Divorce and family cases are usually __________ cases.
state
courts help protect what?
peoples rights
put these in order: supreme, district, appellate courts
district, appellate, supreme
supreme court decisions are important because they set ________________
what did marbury v. madison decision do?
established judicial review
Cases involving the Constitution are usually __________ cases.
federal
a case that moves up through courts is being what?
appealed
lifetime terms help protect justices from _________ pressure
political pressure
which famous case said seperate is not equal?
Brown v. Board of Education
Some cases can be heard in either federal or state court. These are called __________ cases.
concurrent