1. The Judicial Branch

2. Article III Section 1 Section 2 Section 3
There will be a supreme court
Congress will set up lower courts
Section 2
The Supreme Court will be the main, top court (civil and criminal)
The court will deal with major issues
Section 3
Treason is defined (only crime defined in Constitution)
Only about 30 cases ever

3. The Supreme Court Judicial Branch: INTERPRET THE LAWS
Supreme Court Justices
Judges on the court
9 total
Has steadily increased over the years
How long is the presidents term? How long is a senator’s? Take a guess at the justice’s
Life term
Death
Resign/retire
Impeached

5. Requirements for Supreme Court
Recall the requirements for representative, senator, and president.
Requirements for justice
NONE
But consider, the ____________ nominates justices, and the _________ approves/denies these nominations
Describe who you think should serve on the court.