JUDICIAL BRANCH
Select the statements that are true.
The judiciary system is established by the Constitution. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system.
amended article circuit courts constitutionally impeachment judicial review jury nominate nullify overturn statutory construction
To improve; to change; to make into a better quality. The divisions of the Constitution addressing certain policies and laws set forth for the country. Any one of the 12 courts of appeal in the various federal districts throughout the United States. Whether the law or act is within the guidelines of the United States Constitution. Charging an official with a misdeed. Courts making decisions as to whether laws passed stay within the guidelines of the U.S. Constitution. A group of citizens appointed to hear and decide upon a case presented in a court of law. Choose; appoint. Negate; destroy. Reverse; change to the opposite position. The act of the courts interpreting the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations.
The judicial system of courts derives its powers from ____________ of the Constitution.
article iii
In the judicial system, there are twelve ____________ courts, which rank second highest in terms of authority.
circuit
Judicial review is an action taken by the Supreme Court. It makes decisions as to whether any law passed by Congress or state legislatures stays within the guidelines of the _____________
constitution
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is part of the:
judiciary branch of the government.
What is NOT true about the judiciary system?
not: The impeachment process of a federal judge only comes through the President's approval. true: The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system. The Tax Court is a part of the judiciary system. The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is a part of the judiciary system. Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life.
Who nominates a justice for Supreme Court?
president
