Article 3 Flashcards
How many courts did congress establish for the nation?
One court
Who was given the power to establish lower federal courts?
Congress
What is a district court and, what cases does it hear?
District courts are trial courts where judges/justices hear about crimes against the federal government
How many courts of Appel are in the U.S
11 courts of Appel
What is the highest court in the nation?
Supreme Court
Can Supreme Court decisions be appealed to another court?
Once the Supreme Court hears the cases it cannot be appealed to another court
Who appoints federal judges with the approval of who?
The president with the approval of the senate
What is the right of every American?
Justice
How long do justices serve?
For life
How many justices are there on the court
9 justices
How do cases get to the Supreme Court?
By appellate or original jurisdiction
What is judicial review?
Judicial review is the supreme courts most powerful law. It allows the Supreme Court to overturn any law it finds unconstitutional.
Also allows Supreme Court to interpret the constitution in new ways in order to meet the needs of a changing nation
Allows Supreme Court to reverse previous Supreme Court decisions
