Chapter 8, Section 3 The Supreme Court

1. How are Supreme Court justices selected? The president appoints the justices, with the consent of the Senate The president appoints the justices, with the consent of the Senate 2. Who makes up the Supreme Court? 8 associate judges led by 1 chief justice 8 associate judges led by 1 chief justice 3. Who was the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court? Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall

4. What does “constitutional” mean? What happens if a law is found to be unconstitutional? Constitutional laws and actions are those that are allowed by the Constitution. Constitutional laws and actions are those that are allowed by the Constitution. If the Court decides a law or action is unconstitutional, it has the power to nullify, or cancel, it If the Court decides a law or action is unconstitutional, it has the power to nullify, or cancel, it 5. What important power did the Marbury case establish? Power of judicial review Power of judicial review

6. How can Congress get around a Supreme Court ruling? By passing a new law or by changing a law that the Court has ruled unconstitutional By passing a new law or by changing a law that the Court has ruled unconstitutional 7. How can the president check the power of the Supreme Court? Can refuse to enforce Court rulings and can appoint justices Can refuse to enforce Court rulings and can appoint justices