Judicial Branch

Constitution information for Judicial branch of government

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What is the main function of the Judicial branch?
Interprets the laws by trying cases under the law.
What is the meeting place of the Judicial branch?
U.S. Supreme Court building
What is the title of the leader of the judicial branch?
Chief Justice
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John Roberts
Which court is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
In what type of court are most cases heard?
District Court
If errors are thought to have happened in the original district court, where is the case heard next?
Court of Appeals
How long is a federal judge's term?
For life or until impeachment or retirement
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
Who appoints the Supreme Court justices?
The president
Who approves the president's appointment of Supreme Court justices?
The Senate
What are the two main powers of the judicial branch?
1. Declares laws unconstitutional 2. Declare presidential actions constitutional