U.S. Government: Unit 6 Exam Review - Judicial Branch

What type of vote is needed to win a supreme court case?

5 to 9 votes.

How many Federal District courts are there?

94

What type of cases or jurisdiction does the supreme court review the most?

Appellate cases. Meaning it has been seen by another court.

Why is the supreme court considered the highest court?

Because the supreme court can hear both federal and state cases as long as there is a 4/9 judges agree.

How does a President leave a lasting legacy within the judicial branch?

By appointing a supreme court justice because they serve for life.

How can a supreme court decision be overturned?

By judicial review.

What are the two types of Federal Courts, established by congress?

Constitutional courts and special courts.

Which federal court hears most cases with original jurisdiction?

District courts have original jurisdiction over most cases that are heard in federal courts.

In what two ways is federal court jurisdiction established?

Federal cases may hear cases where the law at issue is a federal law, involving treaties, involving the U.S. constitution, or where the U.S. government is a party to the litigation.

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

It's when the supreme court first asserted its power of judicial review.

What is the philosophy of judicial restraint?

Judges should always try to decide cases based on the basis of original intent that wrote the constitution or enhance the statue and precedent in line with previous similar cases.

What is judicial Review?

Judicial review refers to the power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a government action.

What does concurrent jurisdiction mean?

Many cases may be tried in federal court or a state court. In such an instance, the federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction.

What is writ of certiorari?

Most cases reach the court via writ of certiorari, an order to a lower court to send a record in a given case for its review.

How many justices make up the supreme Court?

Nine.

What is the "Opinion of the Court?"

Once the court finishes its conference, it reaches a decision and its opinion is written guilty or not guilty.

How long do SPECIAL court judges have to serve?

Terms of 4-15 years.

Who is the highest judge in the judicial branch?

The Chief Justice.

What is the purpose of the US court of appeals?

The court of appeals was created in 1891 to handle much of the burden that the supreme court faced and ruling on appealed cases.

What is discussed in article 3 of the constitution?

The judicial branch is set up and their limitations.

Who nominates a supreme court justice and who confirms?

The president nominates and the senate confirms.

Who/what makes up the judicial branch?

The supreme court makes up the judicial branch and along with the courts.

What are six special courts congress created?

The united states federal claims court, the unites states territorial courts, united states courts of the district of Columbia, the unites states court of military appeals, the unites states tax court, and the united states court of veteran appeal.

What is the one formal qualification required to be a supreme court justice?

There is no requirements you just have to be approved by the senate.

What is the purpose of the judicial branch?

To interpret the constitution and limit the powers of the other branches of government.

What is the purpose of the federal District Court?

To resolve matter brought before the united states federal courts. These are courts of limited jurisdiction, meaning that they hear only cases that jurisdiction is authorized.