1. Bellringer
What do you believe Chief Justice Roberts means by this statement?

2. Citizenship
Unit—3 Part—6
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3. Before—Guess the Lesson
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Before—Guess the Lesson

4. Guess the Lesson—Possible Answers
Presidential Supreme Court nominations
Supreme Court
Appeals Courts
Judges
Justices
Supreme Court hearings

5. Learning Goals
ALCOS #5:Compare duties and functions of members of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Alabama's local and state governments and of the national government
Goal: Tell me how and when the Supreme Court meets and makes rulings.

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Read—Pgs
Read from “Rulings” through “Judicial Review” then STOP.
Everyone: Coding the Text
Choose three

7. Appeals are decided by a panel of three or more judges
Appeals are decided by a panel of three or more judges. They can uphold the trial court’s decision, reverse the trial court’s decision, or send the case back to the trial court to be tried again.
One judge writes an opinion explaining the court’s reasoning. Opinions are used as a precedent, or basis for future decisions, by the district courts in the circuit. These opinions form what is called case law.
All courts must follow precedents set by the Supreme Court.

8. The president appoints federal judges with the consent of the Senate
The president appoints federal judges with the consent of the Senate. Federal judges hold their positions for life unless they are impeached.
The Supreme Court hears cases that have been appealed from circuit courts and from regulatory agencies. It has original jurisdiction in cases between states and between states and foreign diplomats.
The Supreme Court has final authority on cases that involve constitutional issues, acts of Congress, and treaties with other nations.

9. There are nine justices on the Supreme Court
There are nine justices on the Supreme Court. The chief justice acts as the Court’s leader.
The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review—the power to decide if a law or action that has been challenged is allowed by the Constitution. If a law is unconstitutional, the Court can nullify, or legally cancel, the law.
Supreme Court

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QARs
A panel of three or more judges decides the outcome of what type of trials, or courts?
Who has the final authority on Constitutional issues?
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? What is the leader called?

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Read—Pgs
Read from “Marbury V. Madison” through “Writing Opinions” then STOP.
Free Pick: Key Terms, Key Facts, Summarize, Coding the Text, Internet Researcher, Questioner, KWL.

12. The Court may only hear cases that are brought before it
The Court may only hear cases that are brought before it. The cases must involve actual legal disputes and federal questions.
The Supreme Court lacks the power to enforce its rulings. However, the executive and legislative branches usually follow Supreme Court rulings.

13. The Supreme Court meets for one nine-month term each year beginning the first Monday of October. It may hold special sessions for urgent matters.
The Supreme Court receives over 10,000 appeals annually. The Court carefully selects only about 75 to 80 cases to hear each term. At least four of the nine justices must agree to place a case on the Court’s docket.

14. The justices decide the outcome of each case by a majority vote
The justices decide the outcome of each case by a majority vote. The chief justice presides, and at least six justices must be present.
Supreme Court decisions may rely on precedent, but they may also overrule prior decisions.
The majority opinion states the court’s decision and explains its reasoning. Justices who disagree with the decision may write a dissenting opinion. Justices who agree with the decision, but disagree with the reasoning, may write a concurring opinion.

15. End QARs How long do Supreme Court term last?
How many cases does the Supreme Court usually hear?
What are the three types of opinions that are written by the Supreme Court?

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QAR Answers
A panel of three or more judges decides the outcome of what type of trials, or courts?
Appeals/Circuit Courts
Who has the final authority on Constitutional issues?
Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? What is the leader called?
Nine, Chief Justice
How long do Supreme Court term last?
Nine Months
How many cases does the Supreme Court usually hear?
75 to 80
What are the three types of opinions that are written by the Supreme Court?
Majority, Dissenting, and Concurring Opinions

17. After—Word Wall Drawing
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After—Word Wall Drawing
Choose one of the following words and create a word wall drawing: Concurrent Jurisdiction, Supreme Court, Article III, Majority Opinion, Dual Court System, Dissenting Opinion.
You may use your phones to look up pictures/ideas, but only if it’s quiet.
33% Word/ Definition
33% Drawing
33% Color
100 Daily Grade