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16 Cards in this Set
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Judicial Branch |
Third Branch, interprets the laws, Article 3 |
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Judicial Review |
The Supreme Courts power to decide what is constitutional |
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Length of a term for a Federal judge |
For Life |
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Appeal |
Asking an appellate court to review a case by a lower court |
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Jurisdiction |
Authority to hear cases that involve the Constitution, federal laws, or any agreements made by the Federal Gov. |
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Original Jurisdiction |
The first case to hear |
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Appeallate Jurisdiction |
The power of the higher court to review decisions and outcomes of lower courts |
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How a Supreme Court justices get their job |
By the President of the United Stated with the approval of the U.S senate |
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Unconstitutional |
Not in agreement with a political constitution |
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Supreme Courts |
Highest Fedral court of the United States |
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District court |
The lowest court in the Federal system |
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Salary |
Federal Judge's Salary cannot be reduced while serving |
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Chief Justice |
Head Judge on the Supreme Court; John Roberts |
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Justices |
A judge in the Supreme court; 9 of them |
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Who gives the President the Oath of office at inauguration |
Chief Justice |
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Requirments for treason conviction |
Need 2 witnesses or an admission of guilt in order to convict someone of treason |
