Prepare for Notes. The Judicial Branch Article III of the Constitution.

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Prepare for Notes

The Judicial Branch Article III of the Constitution

The Basics Sets up a system of Federal Courts Sets up a Supreme Court Completes Checks and Balances System Shapes public policy Judicial Review

Federal Courts District – Appeals – Supreme Court 91 District Courts in America 14 Appeals Court in US

Supreme Court Top of Court System Nine Justices Decide on Court Cases

Public Policy Supreme Court decisions can change public policy Settles disputes and interpreting meanings of laws Applying the law can determine public policy

Judicial Review Supreme has the right to cancel actions of local, state and national govt Since 1803 canceled 200+ provisions of federal law I was told I was unconstitutional for suspending civil rights, not because of my sweet beard!

Fundamentals of the Constitution

Checks and Balances How do the three branches interact? Ability for each branch of government to check (control the power) the other branches Creates a balance of power between branches Think a three sided see-saw

Amendment Constitution has the ability to change Article V of the Constitution What are the 2 ways the Constitution can be amended? Pg 242

Federalism A government system that divides and shares powers between national or federal government and the states

Shared Powers What are some examples of powers shared by the states and the federal government?

Division of Power 3 Branches of Government Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch Lawmaking branch Elected representatives Powers Include Taxes Coining money Regulating Trade Declare War

Executive Branch Strong Leader Commander in Chief Foreign Relations Indirectly Elected

Judicial Branch Determine Constitutionality of Laws Settle disputes among states