Ss Study Guide Ch 7&15 Flashcards
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Name the 2 categories for law
Criminal law and Civil law
How many justices does the Supreme Court have?
9
What is the purpose/jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Reviewing/ appellate original
Where is the Supreme Court?
D.C.
How many judges does the US Court of Appeals have?
6-28
What is the purpose/jurisdiction of the US Court of Appeals?
Appellate Jurisdiction
Where is the US Court of Appeals located?
13 circuit courts
How many judges does the US District Court have?
More than 650
What is the purpose/jurisdiction of the US District Court?
Trial jurisdiction
Where is the US District Court located?
94 courts
Who appoints all justices and judges?
The president
Who approves all appointments of justices and judges?
The Senate
What is the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction?
Original- has authority to hear a case for the 1st time
Appellate- change discussions of lower courts
What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
To decide the laws and whether a law breaks the rules of the constitution
Who is the current chief justice?
John G. Roberts Jr
Who is the newest confirmed member?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Brown V. Board of Education
1954- Supreme Court ordered an end to segregation in public schools
Marbury V. Madison
1803- This gave judicial power to the Court called judicial review
Miranda V. Madison
1966- At the time of arrest police have to read your rights
Plessy V. Ferguson
1896- separate but equal is ok (segregation)
Roe V. Wade
1973- ruling- legalized abortion
Scott V. Sandford
1857- Scott was a slave who tried to sue for his freedom but was denied
Majority Opinion
Most people
Dissenting Opinion
Opinion of fewer (minority)
