The Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States and has the final say on all legal matters.

There are currently nine justices serving on the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court justices serve for life, unless they resign, retire, or are impeached.

The Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting the laws passed by the Legislative Branch and ensuring that they are applied fairly and consistently.

There are three types of federal courts: District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Circuit Courts are not a type of federal court.

The federal courts play a crucial role in the checks and balances system by ensuring that the other branches of government do not exceed their powers.

Judicial review is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional. This power allows the courts to check the power of the other branches of government.

The Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review is Marbury v. Madison (1803).

All of the options are examples of landmark Supreme Court decisions that have had a significant impact on American law and society.

The Judicial Conference of the United States is responsible for overseeing the administration of the federal courts.

The federal courts do not have the power to make laws. This power belongs to the Legislative Branch.

The Court of Appeals hears appeals from the federal district courts.

The Supreme Court is not a type of federal appellate court. It is the highest court in the United States.

The Supreme Court hears appeals from the state courts.

The Court of Appeals is not a type of federal district court. It is a type of federal appellate court.