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Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) - Coggle Diagram
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Court Systems
Court of Appeals
13 Courts of Appeal in the United States
If someone is convicted of a crime, and they thought it wasn't fair, they can take the case here
Each has a panel of judges to decide if cases were tried appropriately
The judges can uphold the decision of the lower court or they can remand for a new trial
9th Circuit- San Francisco, CA
District Courts
Federal court judges are appointed by the president
5 District Courts in Montana; Billings, Helena, Great Falls, Missoula and Butte
Each state has at least one of the 94 District Courts
3 Federal Court Judges
Supreme Court
The losing side of the appeals court (lower court) can appeal to this court
1,000's of cases are submitted but only about 100 can be tried.
Washington D.C.
If the court declines to review a case, the court of appeals decision is final
Check on Executive Branch
May declare executive actions unconstitutional
Checks on Legislative Branch
May declare laws unconstitutional
Supreme Court Justices
There are no specific constitutional requirements to become a justice
Serve for life to avoid political ties
9 justices