The Judicial branch of Government

Question 1

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Define Supreme Court

Answer 1

The Highest court in the United States, which has the power of judicial review

Question 2

Define Judicial Review

Answer 2

The Authority of the courts to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional - established by Marbury v Madison

Question 3

Define Original Jurisdiction

Answer 3

Cases that the Supreme Court can hear directly, such as disputes between states

Question 4

Define Appellate Jurisdiction

Answer 4

The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts

Question 5

Define Judicial Activism

Answer 5

An approach to Judicial decision-making where judges interpret the Constitution broadly to adress societal issues

Question 6

Define Judicial Restraint

Answer 6

An approach to judicial decision-making where judges defer to the other branches of government and focus on a narrow interpretation of the Constitution