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The Interpretive Branch

The Interpretive Branch . The Judiciary. Focus Question. Why is it important to separate the powers of government among multiple branches?. The Interpretive Branch. The Federal Court System Outlined in Article III Very loosely defined. The Federal Court System. Divided into 3 layers:

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The Interpretive Branch

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  1. The Interpretive Branch The Judiciary

  2. Focus Question • Why is it important to separate the powers of government among multiple branches?

  3. The Interpretive Branch • The Federal Court System • Outlined in Article III • Very loosely defined

  4. The Federal Court System • Divided into 3 layers: • District Courts: • Hear Criminal and Civil Cases • Appellate Courts • Hear Appeals • The Supreme Court • Highest Court in the Land

  5. The Supreme Court • Nine Justices • Led by the Chief Justice • Serve for life • Highest Court in the Land • Hear appeals from federal and state courts • Hear disputes among the states • Hear cases involving foreign ambassadors

  6. Becoming a Federal Judge • No Constitutional Qualifications • Appointed by the President • Approved by the Senate

  7. Judicial Review • Most important power of the Judiciary • Can declare laws and government actions UNCONSTITUTIONAL • Not found in the Constitution • Implied with the Supremacy Clause • First outlined in Marbury v. Madison (1803)

  8. Controversial • Does Judicial Review give Courts too much power? • Model of Interpretation • Original Intent • Judges must consider original meanings of the Framers • Living Document • Judges must interpret Constitution as it has evolved over time

  9. Summary • Explain how would you describe judicial review to a neighbor?

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