Unit 3.15 : How Have Amendments and Judicial Review Changed the Constitution?
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3 Branches of Government
The Judicial Branch
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Creation of the Judicial
• Created by the Constitution• These courts are called “Guardians
of the Constitution”– Federal courts decide the
constitutionality of laws• The Judicial Branch’s role is to
interpret the laws and how they are applied to facts in a dispute
• Ensures fairness for all citizens
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The Federal Court System
• Jurisdiction – area of power or authority
• Constitution gives Federal Courts Jurisdiction over:– Laws and treaties written by the federal
govt.– Interpreting the Constitution– Disputes involving foreign officials– Maritime Law– Disputes in which the U.S. is involved– Disputes between two or more states– Disputes between U.S. citizens of
different states or with a foreigner
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Judges• Types of Federal Judges
– Judges of the Supreme Court– Judges on the Courts of Appeals– Judges in the Federal District Courts– Judges of the Court of International Trade
• Federal Judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
• Appointed for Life but may be Impeached
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The Supreme Court of the United States
• Supreme Court is the “Highest Court in the Land”
• It is an Appellate Court• Exercises Judicial Review
– Decides if an act of government conflicts with the Constitution
• 9 Justices– Headed by Chief Justice (John
Roberts)
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Supreme Court at Work
• Hears about 150 cases per year
• “Rule of Four” to decide which cases to hear
• Majority Rules