Judicial Branch Flashcards

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Who appoints Supreme Court Justices? Who approves the appointment?

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The president appoints the Justice while Congress approves.

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How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?

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The job is for life.

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Under the US court system, which court is the highest court in the land?

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The Supreme Court.

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What are the three courts in the federal level from highest power to lowest power?

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Highest
-US Supreme Court
-Courts of Appeals 
-District Courts
Lowest
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If something goes wrong in a lower court, it then moves to which court?

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The Court of Appeals or the Appellant Court.

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