Article III: The Courts Flashcards
The constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts
Lower than the Supreme Court
How does the structure of the judicial branch affect the judicial branch’s interpretation of the Constitution?
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court give the judicial branch many opportunities to interpret the Constitution
What are the two types of jurisdiction that the Supreme Court has?
Original Jurisdiction and Appellate Jurisdiction
The selection of federal judges by the executive branch is an example of
Checks and balances
The Supreme Court is best characterized as
A federal court
In which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?
Appellate Jurisdiction
During criminal cases, which are guaranteed by the Constitution?
Trials and juries
Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch is
To interpret laws
What is true about federal judges?
They serve lifetime terms
How are federal judges selected?
Appointed by the president (executive branch)
Approved but the senate (legislative branch)
How does the Constitution protect judges?
It protects them from political pressure by ensuring that they can hold office during good behavior and that they are paid a salary that cannot be reduced
An unanswered Constitutional question about the judicial branch is
How to create lower federal courts
The final authority on legal questions in the United States is
The Supreme Court
Which explains a difference between an original case and appellate case that the Supreme Court hears?
An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not
Why did the Constitution give Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?
The constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court
