Judiciary Branch
The branch in charge of interpreting and applying the law
The Judicial Branch
What branch enforces the laws and is led by the President?
The Executive Branch
Which branch makes laws?
The Legislative Branch
What is the difference between state courts and federal courts?
State courts handle state laws; federal courts handle national laws
What type of cases does family court handle?
Cases about families, like divorce, custody, and adoption
What Court is the highest Court in the Federal System?
The Supreme Court
How long can a president serve for one term?
4
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What type of cases does the Federal Court handle?
Cases about the Constitution, federal laws, or problems between states.
What type of cases does Civil Court handle?
Cases about money, property, or contracts
How long does a judge serve on the Supreme Court?
A lifetime
What are the maximum terms a president can serve for?
2
How many members does the Senate have?
100
What is the highest state court?
The State Supreme Court (In NY it's called the Court of Appeals)
How does someone become a Judge for NYS?
They are elected or appointed
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
Why do we call the President the Commander in Chief?
Because they lead the military
How many members does the House of Representatives have?
435
How many federal cases go to the Supreme Court?
About 100-150 a year
What is the trial-level court called in the federal system?
The District Court
What branch(es) of the government does the Judicial Branch keep in check?
The Executive and Legislative Branch
What major government security service is the President in charge of?
The FBI
How many votes does it take to override the President?
2/3 of Congress
What makes State courts in individual states different from each other?
Each state has its own laws and court rules
What is it called when a party asks for a higher level court to review a trial court's decision?
An appeal