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Book Assignment Pages 279 – 280, 284-285 Judicial Branch Book Assignment Pages 279 – 280, 284-285

Selecting Cases Cases with original jurisdiction (foreign & state governments) Appeals cases from federal & state courts Important Constitutional issues Approx. 100 per year

Hearing Arguments Written & oral arguments from both sides Research the case Q / A session

Making a Decision Discussion & voting Led by Chief Justice Majority vote

Writing Opinions Written explanation of vote (called Constitutional interpretation) Majority, Concurring & Dissenting Opinions

President Appoints Justices to the Supreme Court when there is a vacancy

Congress Confirm / approve appointees Can propose an amendment to overturn a Supreme Court decision

Citizens Can elect / vote for a President based on Supreme Court appointment promises

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