Judicial

Question 1

Article 3

Answer 1

interprets the constitution, applies it to law

Question 2

Marbury v madison

Answer 2

1803: established that judicial review is based on the constitution. and that the other branches can’t hold them back from doing their jobs

Question 3

federal paper 78

Answer 3

Alexander Hamilton:
courts will have checks and balances on the other 2 branches

Question 4

the rule of 4

Answer 4

4/9 judges have to agree to hear a case

Question 5

writ of cert

Answer 5

all records of lower courts need to be delivered to the supreme court

Question 6

majority opinion

Answer 6

someone will write/explain why they are in agreement

Question 7

dissenting

Answer 7

write why you vote against

Question 8

concurring 4/5

Answer 8

two people agree with the majority but have a different reason why

Question 9

stare decisis

Answer 9

practice of letting a previous legal decision stand

Question 10

Jobs of the supreme court

Answer 10

1) settle disputes
2)interpret the law
3) expert for certain cases