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Judicial Branch (Supreme court)
Court system
Supreme court
Located in Washington D.C
The losing side of Appeals court can appeal to this court
If court declined to hear a case the court of Appeals decisions is final
Court of Appeals
13 courts
9th circuit court in San Francisco, CA
Each has a panel of judges to decide if cases were tried appropriately
District courts
Each state has 1 of 94 courts District courts
District Courts in Montana: Helena,Billings, Great Falls, Missoula, and Butte
Lower federal courts are divided on cases over which they have jurisdiction, or authority over.
Supreme court Justices
9 justices
Chief Justices
John Roberts (2005-present)
8 Associates Justices
There are not specific constitutional requirements to become a justice
Serve for life to avoid political tie
Checks on the Executive Branch
Can declare presidential actions unconstitutional
Checks on Legislative Branch
Can declare acts of legislation unconstitutional