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What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?
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It's to interpret the law or in other words makes sure the law is fair
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Who are federal judges chosen by?
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The President
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The federal judge election is approved by who?
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The Senate
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What are the qualifications for the judges
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There are none and none written in the constitution
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How long is their term?
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For life and can only be removed by impeachment or if the judge wants to be removed
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What are the three types of courts
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District Court, Court of Appeals and Surpreme Court
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How many courts are in each courts?
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District Court: 94Court of Appeals: 13(Created in 1891)Surpreme Court: 1
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How many judges are in each court?
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District Court: Between 1-24Court of Appeals: Between 3-9Surpreme Court: 9 and 6 is the amount of judges needed or else it's canceled.
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What are the duties of each court?
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District Court: Ordinary trial court in the federal systemCourt of Appeals: Hear cases of appeal from lower courtSurpreme Court: Decides whether state and federal laws and constitutional
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What is a quorum?
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The # of people who must be present on a given day to conduct business or make a decision
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What is the Judicial Review?
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The judicial review it the idea that courts judges have the authority to interpret the constitution and laws passed under it
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Who is the chief justice
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John Roberts
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Who was the first female surpreme court justice appointed and when
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Sandra Day O Connor and 1981
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