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Article Three-The Judicial Branch. The Power to Interpret laws is given to The Supreme Court 9 Justices-1 Chief Justice, 8 associate justices Appointed/chosen.

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1 Article Three-The Judicial Branch

2 The Power to Interpret laws is given to The Supreme Court 9 Justices-1 Chief Justice, 8 associate justices Appointed/chosen by President w/ Senate Approval Serve for life-no political pressure - no bribes Requirements- NONE $208,000, $217,000 annually

3 Supreme Court mostly hears cases from lower courts - State+Local courts Dealing w/constitutional rights- Violated or not- from Bill of Rights Supreme Court decisions are-Final!? Decisions Changed by- Amendment or S.C. overturns old decision Judicial Review-S.C. power to declare laws unconstitutional-ex. Segregated Schools

4 Chief Justice John Marshall increased power of S.C. and Federal government by giving court power of Judicial Review The Supreme Court can influence public policy known as Judicial Activism-Roe v. Wade-abortion case

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