Judicial Branch

How does the legislative branch have power over the judicial branch?

The Senate must approve appointed judges.

How does Judicial Review affect the Constitution?

When the courts interpret the Constitution, it allows us to understand how our founding fathers set out to run our country.

Explain what Judicial Review is.

The name given to the process by which the courts interpret the Constitution.

How are federal judges selected?

The president appoints them and the Senate has to approve them.

Describe the ways an amendment may be ratified.

-An amendment is official when three-fourths of the state legislatures approve it. -An amendment is official when special conventions in three-fourths of the states approve it.

Describe the two ways an amendment to the Constitution can be made.

-Congress may propose amendments approved by two-thirds majority in each house. -The legislatures of two-thirds of the states may require Congress to summon a constitutional convention to consider amendments.

How many Supreme court judges are there?

9

What is the title of the chief official of the Supreme Court?

Chief Justice

How does the legislative branch have power over the executive branch?

Congress may pass laws by overriding a veto.

How does the executive branch have power over the judicial branch?

President appoints federal judges.

How does the executive branch have power over the legislative branch?

President may veto laws passed by Congress.

How does the judicial branch have power over the executive branch?

Supreme Court justices cannot be fired.

Which court would rule on the consitutionality of the Supreme Court?

The Court of Appeals

How does the judicial branch have power over the legislative branch?

The Supreme Court may declare laws from Congress unconstitutional.

Name the three highest federal courts.

The Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and the District Courts