SCOTUS

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9th - 12th Grade

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Rodney Lee

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SCOTUS

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SCOTUS

What are the qualifications in order to be a Supreme Court Justice?

The Constitution does not specify qualifications for Justices such as age, education, profession, or native-born citizenship. Justices do not have to have a law degree and they serve for LIFE

How does someone become a SCOTUS Justice?

The President nominates someone for a vacancy on the Court and the Senate votes to confirm the nominee, which requires a simple majority.

What are the roles and responsibilities of the SCOTUS

Judicial Review - determine if a law violates the Constitution

Highest Court of the land, last resort for those looking for justice.

Protects Civil Rights and Liberties

Sets appropriate limits on government - ensuring popular majorities cannot pass laws that harm and or take advantage of unpopular minorities

How many justices are there?

There are 9 sitting justices

What article grants the Supreme Courts Power

Article III of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

There are this many judges on the U.S. Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

The _______ branch of government may decide if a law is unconstitutional.

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

They all can

Multiple Choice

Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot on the court?

Legislature

Citizens

President

Congress

Multiple Choice

What is the length of term of office for a judge on the Supreme Court?

4 years

8 years

15 years

for life

Multiple Choice

What is a justice?

Senator

Judge

President

Woman Judge

Multiple Choice

Who ratifies (approves) the judges who are nominated to serve on the Supreme Court?

A majority of the state legislatures

Members of the House Finance Committee

The entire U.S. House of Representatives

The U.S. Senate

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional and overturn it

Judicial Review

Judicial Remand

Appellate

Original

Multiple Choice

The highest court in America. They only hear cases of national importance or cases that deal with the interpretation of the US Constitution

Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court

General District Court

The Federal Court System

The Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

What is the main duty of the Supreme Court?

Make laws

Interpret laws

Enforce laws

Break laws

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