1. What are the powers of the judicial branch?

2. In the U.S. Constitution, the judicial branch explains and interprets the laws and is made up of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

3. ** Chief Justice John G. Roberts **
The Supreme Court is made up of 9 justices (1 Chief Justice, 8 Associate Justices). XX ** **
** Chief Justice John G. Roberts **

4. Elena Kagan’s Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice
Supreme Court justices are nominated by the President, approved by the Senate, and can serve for life.
Elena Kagan’s Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice

5. The Supreme Court has the power to do the following:

6. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
1. Determine if laws are constitutional or not.
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

7. Korematsu v. United States (1944)
2. Determine if presidential actions or treaties are constitutional or not.
Korematsu v. United States (1944)

8. 3. Hear cases of appeal from lower federal and state courts.
Roe v. Wade (1973)

9. Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
4. Be the first to hear cases involving disputes between states.
Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)