Article III Flashcards
How are justices chosen?
Who must approve their appointments?
They are appointed by the president
Senate
How long does a justice serve
His/her whole life, but they can quit
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court
9 justices
How do cases get to the Supreme Court?
State route
State Supreme Court- highest state court/hears appellate court cases
Appellate court- hears appeals of trial court cases
Trial court- civil/criminal cases, juries come to verdicts based off evidence, and judges enforce rules/procedure
How do cases get to the Supreme Court?
Federal route
Court of appeals- hears appeals of cases originating in U.S. district courts, and can review decisions by federal administrative agencies
District court- federal trial court, handles civil/criminal cases, juries come to verdicts based on evidence, and judges ensure fair trial
Who is the chief justice?
John Roberts
Who was the first woman on the court?
Sandra Day O’Connor
What happens to Supreme Court decides after they are made?
The justices publish written opinions about the case that explain why the decision was made
What is the difference between appellate and original jurisdictions?
- Original jurisdiction means that the court has the right to hear the case first
- Appellate jurisdiction means that the court hears an appeal from a court of original jurisdiction
What is judicial review?
- Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution in new ways to meet the needs of a changing nation
- Supreme Court can change previous decisions
