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3rd-Judicial Branch (supreme court) - Coggle Diagram
3rd-Judicial Branch (supreme court)
Justices
9 justices
Cheif justice
Associate justices (8)
Serve for life to avoid political ties
John Roberts (2005-present)
There are no specific constitutional requirements to become a justice
Court System
If court declines to hear a case the Court of appeals decision is final
Supreme court
Location in Washington ,DC
The losing side of the appeals court can appeal to this court
Court of Appeals
13 courts
Each has a panel of judges to decide if cases were tried appropriately
9th circut Court in San Francisco, CA
District Courts
Each state has 1 or the 4 district courts.
District courts; Helena, Billings, Great Falls, Missoula, Butte
Lower federal courts are divided on cases over which they have judisdiction, or athority over
Checks on the Executive branch
Can declare presidential actions unconstitutional.
Checks on The Legislative branch
Can declare acts of Legislation unconstitutional