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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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