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What is the main role of the Supreme Court in the United States?
What is the main role of the Supreme Court in the United States?
- Overseeing international treaties
- Interpreting the Constitution and declaring laws unconstitutional (correct)
- Creating new laws for the country
- Advising the President on policy decisions
How many Courts of Appeals are there in the United States?
How many Courts of Appeals are there in the United States?
- 13 Courts of Appeals (correct)
- 5 Courts of Appeals
- 10 Courts of Appeals
- 20 Courts of Appeals
What is judicial review?
What is judicial review?
- The process of selecting judges for federal courts
- The power of courts to determine the constitutionality of laws or governmental actions (correct)
- The process of amending the Constitution
- The process of impeaching federal judges
How is the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court appointed?
How is the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court appointed?
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What happens if a law is declared unconstitutional by a court?
What happens if a law is declared unconstitutional by a court?
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How many Federal District Courts are there in the United States?
How many Federal District Courts are there in the United States?
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What is the main focus of the Supreme Court?
What is the main focus of the Supreme Court?
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Which court serves as the trial court of the Federal Judicial system?
Which court serves as the trial court of the Federal Judicial system?
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How are judges appointed to the District Courts?
How are judges appointed to the District Courts?
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What is the responsibility of the Court of Appeals?
What is the responsibility of the Court of Appeals?
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Why is judicial independence important in the legal system?
Why is judicial independence important in the legal system?
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What can lead to a lack of trust in judges according to the text?
What can lead to a lack of trust in judges according to the text?
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