Judicial Branch Flashcards
What powers do the federal courts possess?
To resolve disputes that involve national laws and federal government or the states.
What is the highest court called?
The Supreme Court
What is the “last stop” in the judicial system?
The Supreme Court
How many members are there in the Supreme Court?
Congress set the size to 9 members and they are called justices.
When did the Supreme Court define the power of the Judicial Review?
In 1803 the Supreme Court defined the power of judicial review- the power to decide whether laws and acts made by the legislative and executive branches conflict with the constitution.
What power does the judicial review give the Supreme Court?
Protecting the “Supreme Law of the Land”
How long does a justice serve?
They serve for life, unless they retire.
What does article III consist of?
The basic framework of judicial branch.
