Judicial Branch Flashcards
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
when does the supreme court have original jurisdiction
disputes between the states or disputes arising among ambassadors and other high-ranking ministers.
What constitutes treason?
levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
Explain the process of how a Supreme Court Justice is selected.
The president first receives approval from the senate, then the president appoints them.
How long is the term limit of a Supreme Court Justice?
For life
How many circuit courts are their regionally around the United States?
12
What kind of question must a case raise to make it to the Supreme Court?
Real question
What percent of cases that appeal to the Supreme Court are actually reviewed?
10%
What is the “political question doctrine”?
limits the ability of the federal courts to hear constitutional questions
What is Judicial Review?
a process under which executive, legislative and administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
Where did the power of Judicial Review come from?
Marbury v. Madison
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
What writing is issued following a supreme court decision?
Writ of certioari
What writing is issued if a justice supports the decision, just for a different reason?\
concurring opinion
What writing is issued if a justice disagrees with the decision?
dissenting opinion
