Article 3 Review Flashcards
Who must approve their appointment
The senate
How are justices chosen
If there are vacancies the president can appoint them.
How long can a justice serve
A lifetime
How many justices are there on the court
9
How do cases go to the Supreme Court
Either through the lower state or federal courts or directly to the Supreme Court (Appellate vs. Original jurisdictions)
Who is the current Chief Justice
John Roberts
Who was the first woman on the Court
Sandra Day O’Conner
What happens to Supreme Court decisions after they are made
The Supreme Court justices publish written opinions explaining why they made the decisions that they did.
What are appellate and original jurisdictions
Appellate: Supreme Court heard cases from LOWER COURTS
Original: Supreme Court has the right to hear the case for the first time
What is the judicial review
This means that the court can decide if the law is unconstitutional. (The ultimate “check” on the legislative and executive branches)
