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Article Three-The Judicial Branch

Article Three-The Judicial Branch. The Power to Interpret laws is given to The Supreme Court 9 Justices- 1 Chief Justice, 8 associate justices Appointed/chosen by President w/ Senate Approval Serve for life- no political pressure - no bribes Requirements- NONE

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Article Three-The Judicial Branch

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  1. Article Three-The Judicial Branch

  2. The Power to Interpret laws is given to • The Supreme Court • 9 Justices-1 Chief Justice, 8 associate justices • Appointed/chosen by President w/ Senate Approval • Serve for life-no political pressure - no bribes • Requirements- • NONE • $208,000, $217,000 annually

  3. Supreme Court mostly hears cases from lower courts -State+Local courts • Dealing w/constitutional rights- • Violated or not- from Bill of Rights • Supreme Court decisions are-Final!? • Decisions Changed by- • Amendment or S.C. overturns old decision • Judicial Review-S.C. power to declare laws unconstitutional-ex. Segregated Schools

  4. Chief Justice John Marshall increased power of S.C. and Federal government by giving court power of Judicial Review • The Supreme Court can influence public policy known as • Judicial Activism-Roe v. Wade-abortion case

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