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U.S. Constitution
Judicial Branch
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Political Studies
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02/29/2004

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Term
to interpret the laws
Definition
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
Term
the Supreme Court
Definition
What is the highest court in the United States?
Term
judicial review
Definition
What power allows the Supreme Court to examine a law to determine if it is constitutional?
Term
9
Definition
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Term
for life
Definition
How long is a Supreme Court justice's term?
Term
by nominating Supreme Court justices
Definition
How does the President balance the power of the Supreme Court?
Term
the Senate
Definition
Which house of Congress approves or rejects the President's nominations for Supreme Court justices?
Term
by establishing lower courts and by impeaching federal judges
Definition
How does Congress balance the power of the Supreme Court?
Term
by determining whether laws and executive actions are constitutional
Definition
How does the Supreme Court balance the power of Congress and the President?
Term
Marbury v. Madison
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What is the name of the Supreme Court case that gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review?
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