Judicial Branch Review
How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution? Seven
This document is the supreme law of the land. U.S. Constitution
The state court system is organized into this many levels. Three
The main focus of the judicial branch, pertaining to laws, is this. Interpret Laws
What is the main focus of the executive branch, pertaining to laws. Enforce Laws
Name one thing federal courts have jurisdiction over. Mail fraud Smuggling Illegal Interstate Commerce Counterfeiting Bank Robbery
What article outlines responsibilities of the judicial branch? Article III
Who is the current chief justice of the Supreme court? John Roberts
Who appoints the justices to the supreme court? President
In what month does the Supreme court “restart” each year? October
How many justices are on the supreme court? Nine
What judicial circuit is Ohio in? 6th
What supreme court case eliminated segregation in schools? Brown v Board of Education
The minority opinion in a court ruling is known as this. Dissenting Opinion
This prevents branches from becoming too powerful. Checks and Balances
How long of a term do supreme court justices serve? Life Terms
Who was the first supreme court chief justice? John Jay
How long does a lawyer have to present their oral argument to the Supreme court? 30 Minutes
This court case requires police officers to recite your rights upon being arrested. Miranda v Arizona
Which kind of courts are separated into regions? State Court of Appeals
How many cases does the U. S How many cases does the U.S. Supreme court see each year on their docket? 100
Which court case guarantees your 1st amendment rights in school? Tinker v Des Moines
How many justices does it take to make a majority? Five
This court case eliminated laws pertaining to first trimester abortions. Roe v Wade
Which court has the final authority to hear a case? U.S. Supreme Court
This court case determined it’s more important to protect the country than your individual rights. Korematsu v United States
Supreme court justices can be removed from office through this. Impeachment
This is the schedule of cases the supreme court will hear. Docket
Explain the rule of four. Only 4 justices need to agree to put the case on the docket.
What did Marbury v Madison establish? Judicial Review
What did Plessy v Ferguson state, pertaining to segregation? Said segregation was legal
Per New Jersey v T.L.O., SCHOOLS CAN SEARCH PERSONAL BELONGINGS IF THEY HAVE THIS. Reasonable Suspicion
This act created federal district courts and the circuit court of appeals. Judiciary Act of 1789
Each state has at least this many district courts. One
Your freedom of speech is protected under this supreme court case. Texas v Johnson
The state court of appeals has this, instead of juries. Panel of Judges
This court reviews the decision of the Superior or District court. Final Jeopardy: Levels within the court system This court reviews the decision of the Superior or District court. State Court of Appeals