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Judicial Branch (general)
Requirements
People and Courts
Duties of the Judicial Branch
Vocabulary
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What is the third branch of the US government?
The Judicial Branch
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Must a judge be a US citizen?
Yes
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What are the three types of courts?
In order: U.S. District Court, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court
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The judicial branch does not command armed forces.
Does the judicial branch command armed forces?
100
Define original jurisdiction.
The power to hear the court for the first time.
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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
The job of the Judicial Branch is to interpret the law.
200
What age must you be to become a Supreme Court justice?
There is no age requirement.
200
What establishes Supreme Court?
The Constitution establishes Supreme Court.
200
The Supreme Court mainly hear lower federal cases that come to them.
What types of cases does the Supreme Court hear?
200
Define appeal.
To apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
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What is the Judicial Branch made of?
The Judicial Branch is made of the court system.
300
Does a person have to hold a particular profession to be selected for Supreme Court?
No
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Who/What establishes Supreme Court?
Congress establishes other federal courts.
300
They override/overturn the law or act that goes against the Constitution.
What can judicial branch do if a law or act of the President goes against the Constitution?
300
Define arraignment.
A formal document informing someone of the charges against him or her
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What document does the Judicial Branch use to interpret the law?
The Judicial Branch uses the Constitution to interpret the law.
400
Are there any citizenship rules to become a Supreme Court justice?
No
400
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
There are 9 Supreme Court justices.
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They handle criminal matters such as setting bail and issuing search warrants.
What are the duties of the district courts?
400
What is the Judicial Review?
The power to declare acts of the other two branches to be unconstitutional.
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What is the highest law of our nation?
The Constitution is the highest law of our nation.
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Do you need experience and a law degree to become a Supreme Court justice?
Neither is required.
500
How long does a Supreme Court justice serve?
A Supreme Court justice can serve for a lifetime after re-election.
500
To hear cases that the district courts couldn't agree on and to lighten the load of cases the Supreme Court is given.
What are the duties of the circuit courts?
500
Define subpoenas.
A written order requiring a person to attend court