The Judicial Branch

Question 1

What does Article III say about our court system?

Answer 1

the judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish

Question 2

The Rule of Four

Answer 2

if four or more judges agree that a case should be heard, then it must be heard

Question 3

Majority opinion

Answer 3

supporting the court’s judgment that received a majority vote from the justices/judges

Question 4

Dissenting opinion

Answer 4

one or more judges which disagrees with the reasoning stated in the majority

Question 5

Concurring opinion

Answer 5

one or more justices or judges which supports the result reached in a case for reasons not stated in the majority opinion