Chapter 13 Review - The Judiciary Flashcards
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Q
Who nominates US federal judges and what are their terms?
A
The president; Lifetime term.
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What is a writ of habeas corpus?
A
“Show me the body.”
Power for a federal judge to release a person if they are being held unconstitutionally.
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What is judicial review?
A
The power to determine a law unconstitutional.
