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Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) - Coggle Diagram
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Supreme Court Justices
9 Justices
The chief justice
John Roberts (20005-Present)
8 associate justices
There are no specific constitutional requirements. to become a justice
Serve for life to avoid political ties.
court system
Supreme Court
Located in Washington DC
1,000 of cases are submitted but only about 100 can be tried.
If the court declines to hear a case the court of appeals decision is final
court of appeals 13 courts, 9th circuit court in san fransico CA.
The losing side of the court of appeals can appeal to this court.
The judges can uphold the decision of the lowers court and the outcome stands or they retire.
District courts
Each state has on of the 94 district courts.
District courts in Montana Helena,Great falls, Missoula, Butte, and Billings.
Lower federal court are divided on cases over which they have jurisdiction or authority over.
Checks on the legislative Branch
Can declare acts of legislation unconstitutional
Can declare presidential actions unconstitutional