The Supreme Court Ch. 10 Sec. 3 Pp. 276-285.

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The Supreme Court Ch. 10 Sec. 3 Pp. 276-285

Judicial Review The Supreme Court can overturn any law that is in conflict with the Constitution They can only interpret a law if it relates to a specific case they are hearing

Marbury v. Madison Marbury was promised a job by President Adams, but he did not get it before a new President took over (Madison) He went directly to the Supreme Court Established judicial review – SC can declare unconstitutional any law that violates the Constitution

Justices No qualifications listed in Constitution President chooses from respected judges and lawyers, Congress approves Chief Justice and eight associate justices

The Work of the Supreme Court Choose cases they want to hear Appeals can be denied if the judges agree with the lower court’s decision, or if there is no important point of law Hear 100 cases Study briefs (written arguments) and other written records Make a decision after hearing oral arguments

The Work of the Supreme Court Written opinion of decisions show how the law must be applied, or how the Constitution must be interpreted Laws and Constitution represent the will of the people Interpreting laws – try to determine the intentions of lawmakers Presidents appoint people who agree with them

A Changing Court 50s-60s: Judicial Activism – judges played an active role in policymaking by overturning laws 70s-80s: Judicial Restraint – judges avoid overturning laws and leave policymaking to the other branches

The Court and Other Branches of Government President appoints justices Congress confirms or refuses to confirm appointments Citizens can pressure Congress to change laws or pass amendments Citizens can elect President who will appoint justices who agree with them.

Questions A Supreme Court Opinion Changes the Constitution Interprets the Constitution Can not be overturned Controls Congress

Questions Congress “checks” the power of the President and the Supreme Court by not Confirming an appointment Agreeing with court rulings Re-electing Supreme Court Justices Overriding a veto

Questions What type of cases does the Supreme Court hear? It hears all cases The President decides It hears cases about Constitutional issues Congress decides by voting

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