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5th-Judaical Branch(Supreme court) - Coggle Diagram
5th-Judaical Branch(Supreme court)
Supreme Court Justices
9 Justices
Chief Justice
8 Associate Justices
John Roberts(2005-presidents)
There are no specific constitutional requirements to become a justiceš¦¶.
Serve for life to avoid political ties.
Court system
Court of Appeals
13 Courts
9th Circuit Court in San Francisco ,CA
Each on had a panel of judges to decide if cases were tried correctly
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District Courts
Each state has 1 of the 94 district courts.
District Courts of Montana Butte, Billings, Missoula, Helena and great falls.
Lower federal courts are divided on cased over which they have jurisdiction, or auhority over.
Supreme Court
Located in Washington, DC
If the court declines to hear a case the court of Appeals the decision is final
The losing side of the Appeals court can Appeal to this court.
Checks on the Executive Branch
Can declare presidents actions unconstitutional
Checks on the legislative branch
Can declare acts of legislation unconstitutional.