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What are the powers of the judicial branch?

Learn about the powers of the judicial branch in the U.S. Constitution, including the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting laws and determining their constitutionality. Explore key cases that have shaped the judiciary's authority and its role in resolving disputes.

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What are the powers of the judicial branch?

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  1. What are the powers of the judicial branch?

  2. In the U.S. Constitution, the judicial branch explains and interprets the laws and is made up of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

  3. The Supreme Court is made up of 9 justices (1 Chief Justice, 8 Associate Justices). XX ** ** ** Chief Justice John G. Roberts **

  4. Supreme Court justices are nominated by the President, approved by the Senate, and can serve for life. Elena Kagan’s Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice

  5. The Supreme Court has the power to do the following:

  6. 1. Determine if laws are constitutional or not. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

  7. 2. Determine if presidential actions or treaties are constitutional or not. Korematsu v. United States (1944)

  8. 3. Hear cases of appeal from lower federal and state courts. Roe v. Wade (1973)

  9. 4. Be the first to hear cases involving disputes between states. Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)

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