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What is the main job of the Judicial Branch? |
The main job of the Judicial Branch is to interpret the laws and administer justice. |
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How long do Judicial branch members hold court for? |
They hold office for life, and can only be removed by impeachment. |
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What are the qualifications to be a Judicial Branch judge? |
There are no expressed qualifications. |
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How many courts are there? |
3 courts |
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What are the courts? |
- Supreme court - Court of appeals - District courts |
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What is the main job of the supreme court? |
The main job is to decide if laws are constitutional. |
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How many judges are in the supreme court? |
9 Judges |
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How many justices make a quorum? |
6 justices |
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What is the main job of the court of appeals? |
The main job is to hear cases of appeal from lower courts. |
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How many courts of appeal are there? |
13 courts of appeal |
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How many judges does each court have? |
3 or more |
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What is the main job of the District courts? |
They deal with most court cases |
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How many district courts are there? |
94 courts |
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How many judges are there in each district court? |
1-24 judges |
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What article is the judicial branch in? |
The 3rd article. |
