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What power allows the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of government actions?
What power allows the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of government actions?
- Appellate Jurisdiction
- Concurrent Jurisdiction
- Judicial Review (correct)
- Exclusive Jurisdiction
Which case established the principle of Judicial Review?
Which case established the principle of Judicial Review?
- Brown v. Board of Education
- Dred Scott v. Sandford
- Roe v. Wade
- Marbury v. Madison (correct)
In the context of the judicial branch, what does the term 'plaintiff' refer to?
In the context of the judicial branch, what does the term 'plaintiff' refer to?
- The person who files a suit (correct)
- The person being sued
- The judge presiding over a case
- The attorney representing the state
What does exclusive jurisdiction refer to in the context of federal courts?
What does exclusive jurisdiction refer to in the context of federal courts?
How many justices currently make up the conservative majority in the Supreme Court?
How many justices currently make up the conservative majority in the Supreme Court?
Flashcards
Judicial Review
Judicial Review
The power to interpret the meaning of laws and decide if they are constitutional.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court
The highest court in the United States, established by the Constitution.
Original Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
The ability of a court to hear a case for the first time.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
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Plaintiff
Plaintiff
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Study Notes
The Judicial Branch
- The Constitution established the Supreme Court and designated Congress to create lower courts.
- The U.S. has two court systems: federal and state.
Powers of the Judicial Branch
- Interprets laws.
- Determines constitutionality (Judicial Review).
- Resolves disputes among citizens, companies, states, and the federal government.
The Supreme Court
- Judicial Review, the power to evaluate the constitutionality of government actions, was established through Marbury v. Madison.
- The Supreme Court's decisions are based on the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, and no legislative acts are above it.
- Judges are constitutionally obligated to uphold the Constitution.
Court Vocabulary
- Exclusive jurisdiction: Cases only heard in federal courts (e.g., cases involving federal officials).
- Appellate jurisdiction: Cases heard on appeal from lower courts.
- Plaintiff: The person or entity filing a lawsuit.
- Defendant: The person or entity against whom the lawsuit is filed.
Federal Judges 2024
- A conservative 6-3 majority.
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