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What is the main purpose of the judicial branch? |
It’s main purpose of the branch is to interpret the laws and administer justice. |
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How does one become a federal judge? |
members of the judicial branch are appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate. |
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What are the qualifications for office? |
There are no specific requirement for judgeship in the Constitution |
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What are the three main types or levels of courts? |
The Supreme Court Court of Appeals District Courts |
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What is/are the major duty/duties of each? |
to decide whether state and federal laws are constitutional, and whether actions by lower courts or other governmental agencies are constitutional. to hear cases of appeal from lower courts. the ordinary trial courts in the federal system. |
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How many of each type of court exists? |
94 district courts in the US |
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How many judges does each have? |
24 judges in each court. |
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What is meant by the term judicial review? |
It is the name given to the process by which the courts interpret the meaning of the Constitution and the laws passed under it. |
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What case set the precedent for this power? |
The Marbury v. Madison case. |
