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5th Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) (Court System (Supreme Court (1…
5th Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Court System
Supreme Court
1,000's of court cases appealed to Supreme Court but about 100 are tried
If the court declines to hear a case the Court of Appeals is final
The losing side can appeal to a higher court
Court of Appeals
13 court of appeals
each court has a panel of judges that decide if cases were tried appropriately.
The judges can uphold the decisions of the lower court and the outcome stands or they can be retired.
District Court
Each state has 1 of the 94 district courts
Federal court judges are appointed by the president and given life terms
Lower federal courts are divided on cases over which they have jurisdiction or authority over
Checks on Executive Branch
May declare executive actions unconstitutional
Checks on Legislative Branch
May declare laws unconstitutional
Supreme Court Justices
9 justices
Requirements: no specific requirements
Server for life to avoid political ties