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What is the role of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?
What is the role of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?
- Enforcing laws
- Deciding if laws are fair
- Making laws (correct)
- Interpreting laws
Which branch of the U.S. government decides if laws are fair or if they have been broken?
Which branch of the U.S. government decides if laws are fair or if they have been broken?
- Executive branch
- Judicial branch (correct)
- Legislative branch
- State court
In which court would a trial move to if a federal law has been broken?
In which court would a trial move to if a federal law has been broken?
- State Supreme Court
- Federal district court (correct)
- U.S. Court of Appeals
- State Trial Court
Which court has the authority to change the decision made by a lower court?
Which court has the authority to change the decision made by a lower court?
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Where is the Supreme Court located in the hierarchy of courts in the United States?
Where is the Supreme Court located in the hierarchy of courts in the United States?
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Study Notes
Role of the Legislative Branch
- Responsible for making and enacting laws.
- Composed of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Holds the power to approve budgets and declare wars.
Judicial Branch Responsibilities
- Decides if laws are constitutional and fair.
- Interprets laws and assesses if they have been violated.
- Conducts judicial reviews to ensure laws align with the Constitution.
Federal Law Violations
- Cases involving federal law violations are escalated to federal courts.
- The initial trial typically occurs in a U.S. District Court.
Appeals Process
- The U.S. Courts of Appeals have the authority to overturn decisions made by lower courts.
- Review based on legal errors that may have occurred during the trial process.
Supreme Court Hierarchy
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
- It sits atop the judicial system and has the final say on legal interpretations and constitutional matters.
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