Judicial branch Flashcards
1
Q
What it do (judicial)
A
interpret laws
2
Q
How many people in supreme court
A
9
3
Q
Who is the current supreme court justice?
A
John G. Roberts Jr.
4
Q
Process of supreme court seeing a case
A
District court, appealed goes to appeals, then goes to supreme court or doesn’t based on appeals court decision
5
Q
How long do judges serve
A
Life until resignation, or impeachment
6
Q
Who appoints justices
A
President but it has to be ratified by senate
7
Q
Where does the supreme court meet?
A
Washington D.C
8
Q
qualifications to become a justice
A
No specifications based on age, education, or citizenship to become a justice
9
Q
Amount of votes needed for Congress to ratify an amendment
A
3/4
10
Q
How many people in congress need to vote on a bill for it to be passed
A
Majority
