Article III Flashcards
What gives the courts the power to decide if a law or act is unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
What is the MAIN power of the Judicial Branch?
Interprets the laws
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
How long does a justice serve on the Supreme Court?
Life
In what cases does a Supreme Court Justice end their time as a Justice?
- Impeachment 2. Death 3. Retirement
Who was the first woman justice on the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O’Connor
What are the citizenship qualifications to be a Supreme Court justice?
None
When a case goes to a Court that has never been heard before it is called:
Original Jurisdiction
Where do most cases begin that get to the Supreme Court?
From lower state or federal courts
Who appoints new Supreme Court Justices?
The president
Where are court cases heard for the first time?
The District Courts
In what type of court are cases reviewed or reconsidered?
Courts of Appeals
What case created Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
What group votes on new Supreme Court Justices?
The Senate
