judicial branch Flashcards
(40 cards)
What does amend mean?
to change a written document.
1st amendment was to…
Religion, assembly, speech, petition, and press.
the 2nd amendment was to..
right to bear arms- the right to keep militia.
the 3rd amendment was to..
no quartering of soldiers- without owners consent.
4th amendment…
no unreasonable search.
5th amendment…
doublejepord, eminent domain, due procces
6th amendment…
Speedy and public trial, witness must testify, right to a lawyer, and impartial jury.
8th amendment..
no cruel and unusual punishment- reasonable bail and fines.
9-10 amendment..
rights reserved to the people and the states.
13 amendment…
no slavery
14 amendment..
Equality in the us. If you were born in the us, you are a us citizen.
15 amendment
right to vote for any race.
19 amendment…
woman can vote
26
right to vote at age 18.
Main job of the judicial branch.
interpret laws.
qualifications for supreme court.
none
How do justices get their jobs?
Appointed by the pres. and approved by the senate.
term in office
Durning good behavior- until u quit
how many justices
9
chief justice
john Roberts
first woman on the supereme courts
Sandra day O’Connor
First African American supreme court justice
Thurgood Marshall
the only court in the united states constitution created is
the us supreme court
what are the 2 court in our country?
The federal court and state court