Judicial Branch

Question 1

What is the purpose

Answer 1

Review laws

Question 2

Why is justice blindfolded and holding scales with a sword

Answer 2

Blindfolded- justice is unbiased
Scales- equal and fair court decisions
Sword- power of justice

Question 3

Constitutional principle that goes with it along with the article

Answer 3

Judicial review and article 3

Question 4

Article 3 sections summarized

Answer 4

Section 1 - the court hears and decides cases

Section 2 - trial of all crimes and court has the right to have a trial in a certain location (jurisdiction)

Section 3 - treason, going against your own country

Question 5

Name of the highest court

Answer 5

Supreme court

Question 6

What does the opinion of the court mean

Answer 6

An explanation or reason for the courts decisions

Question 7

What does precedent mean

Answer 7

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

Question 8

How many justices, how do they get their jobs , and the name of the head justice

Answer 8

9

Nominated by pres, confirmed by Senate

Chief justice

Question 9

Bill of right and why is it important

Answer 9

First 10 amendments and they protect Citizens rights

Question 10

First 5 freedoms in 1st amendment

Answer 10

Speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly

Question 11

4th amendment

Answer 11

No unreasonable search or seizure without a warrant or probable cause

Question 12

5 th

Answer 12

Right to a jury
Double Jeopardy
Self incrimination

Question 13

6th

Answer 13

Fair and speedy trial
Trial by jury
Right to know the charges
Confront whiteness
Right to a lawyer

Question 14

8th

Answer 14

No cruel or unusual punishment

Question 15

13th

Answer 15

No more slavery

Question 16

14th

Answer 16

Equal rights for all citizens

Question 17

15th

Answer 17

African American males can vote

Question 18

19th

Answer 18

Women can vote

Question 19

What minority group is the largest in America

Answer 19

Hispanic and Latino Americans

Question 20

Why are women look at as less than men

Answer 20

They got their rights after men

Question 21

How has the court ruled on prayer in schools and nativity scenes on public/ gov property

Answer 21

Students can do prayer and can’t separate church and state

Question 22

Rules on public assembly

Answer 22

Time,place, and manner

Question 23

How does the supreme Court informally amend the constitution

Answer 23

By judicial interpretation
(They constantly review laws)