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Supreme Court Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!
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Basic Information… 9 Justices Nominated by President
Approved by Senate Hold position for life or until retire Can be impeached
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Judicial Review The power to overturn any law which the Court decides is in conflict with the Constitution
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The Work of the Supreme Court
Writing Opinions Majority Opinion The winning side explains the reasons for the decision Concurrent Opinion A justice who agrees with the majority opinion but has different reasons Dissenting Opinion A justice who does not agree with the majority’s decision writes explains their reasons
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Checks on the Supreme Court
President Appoints Congress Approves AND Can propose an amendment that cancels out a Supreme Court Decision
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