Vocabulary
Majority Opinion
The opinion/explanation of the majority of the judges that agree with the decision
True or False: The Supreme Court is the highest court of the judicial branch.
True
Where can the responsibilities/structure of the Courts be found in the US Constitution?
Article III
What is the most common way the judicial branch can check the other branches?
Judicial Review
Precedent
Past ruling used in future similar cases
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
True or False: The US Constitution includes details such as specific requirements for judges and the # of justices on the Supreme Court
FALSE
Relating to judicial appointments, how can the legislative branch check the judicial branch?
Advice and Consent (power of confirmation)
What is it called when judges believe they should only strike down laws/actions that are obviously unconstitutional?
Judicial Restraint
Judicial Review
Power of the courts to strike down laws/actions from other branches
What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
Appellate and Original
In Federalist 78, why does Alexander Hamilton say we should not fear the judicial branch?
They have no power of purse or sword.
Which amendment was created to change the Supreme Court's ruling on income tax being unconstitutional?
What is the difference between majority opinion and dissenting opinion?
Original Jurisdiction
Courts can hear cases for the first time (District Courts and Supreme Court have this)
Other than the Supreme Court, what are the two other federal courts categorized as?
District Courts and Court of Appeals
Identify the 3 sections of Article III
Section 1: Structure/Appointment
Section 2: Jurisdiction
Section 3: Treason
What department must assist the judicial branch when criminal law needs to be enforced?
Department of Justice
How does a liberal constructionist believe we should interpret the US Constitution?
As a living document
Appellate Jurisdiction
Courts can hear cases AFTER appeal/request review to look for errors) (Courts of Appeal and SCOTUS has this)
Explain the process of judicial appointments for the Supreme Court?
The president nominates when given the chance and the Senate has to vote to confirm or deny the nomination.
Explain the main point of Federalist 78
Judges must be independent from political pressure and serve lifetime term with good behavior
Andrew Jackson ignored the decision.
A _________ ____________ believes that we should interpret the US Constitution similar to how it was written in the eyes of the Framers.
Strict Constructionist