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5th Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) (Court system (Supreme Court (1,000s…
5th Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Court system
Supreme Court
1,000s of Court Cases Appealed ti Supreme Court but about 100 tried
If the court declines to hear a case the court of appeals decision is final
Losing side can appeal to a higher court
District Court
Each state has at least 1 of the 94 district courts
Federal court Judges are appointed by the President and get life terms
Court of Appeals
13 Court of Appeals
Each court has a Panel of Judges that Decide if Cases Were Tried Appropriately
Supreme Court Justices
9 Justices
There are no Specific Requirements to become a Justice
Serve for life to Avoid Political ties
Checks on Legislative Branch
May declare laws unconstitutional
Checks on Executive Branch
May declare executive actions unconstitutional