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Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) (Court System (Court of Appeals (13 of…
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Court System
Court of Appeals
13 of them
Each has a panel of judges to decide if cases were tried appropriately
The judges can uphold the decision of the lower court and the and the outcome stands for can be retired in the lower court
If someone is convicted of a crime and they thought it wasn't fair they can take the case here
9th circuit court- San Francisco, CA
District Courts
Lower federal courts are divided on cases over which they have jurisdiction or authority over
Federal court judges are appointed by the President and get life terms
Each state has 1 of the 94 distinct courts
Montana
3 judges
Billings, Butte, Helena , and Great Falls Montana
Supreme Court
The losing side of the appeals court can appeal to this court
1000's are submitted but on;y about 100 can be tried
If the court declines to hear case the court of appeals decision is final
Washington D.C.
Supreme Court Justices
9 justices
There are no specific requirements to become a justice
Serve for life to avoid political ties
Checks on the Executive Branch
May declare executive actions unconstitutional
Checks on the Legislative Branch
May declare laws unconstitutional