Chapter 15

Question 1

The Judicial system

Answer 1

established by Congress because little was mentioned in the Constitution

secretive and unelected

Question 2

What types of cases?

Answer 2

Criminal Law and Civil Law

Question 3

Judicial review

Answer 3

the power of the courts to hold acts of Congress and the Executive in violation of the constitution

Question 4

Federal Court System Structure

Answer 4

3 layers
-Trial courts
-Intermediate appeals courts
-Final appeals courts

Question 5

How many justices on the supreme court?

Answer 5

9

Question 6

How does the supreme court create decisions?

Answer 6

litigants have an arguments on a case, then the justices go into conference and vote on a case. Opinions are drafted and the decision is announced. Most cases are settled on stare decisis, which means an earlier decision should hold for the case being considered. This is also called a precedent.