Warm-up #6 How does the Electoral College work?

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Warm-up #6 How does the Electoral College work? What is the main job of the Supreme Court?

Judicial Branch The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation and has final authority on all Constitutional issues. It’s main job is to interoperate the Constitution. If a law violates the Consultation it is declared “unconstitutional” and is void. This power is called “Judicial Review.” This power is determined in the famous court case Mulberry v. Madison. There were originally six supreme court justices. Today there are nine. Judges are appointed for life (with good behavior) by the president and approved by congress. a majority is needed to pass a decision. Head judge is called the Chief Justice.

Supreme Court Justices

Supreme Court Justices John Roberts – Chief Justice John Paul Stevens Antonin Scalia Athonony Kennedy Clarence Thomas Ruth Bader Ginsburt Stephen Breyer Samuel Alito Sonia Sotomayor

Key Court Cases

Tinker v Des Moines

TLO v New Jersey

Review for Quiz True or False: The president is selected through popular election. How many times can a president be in office? Why? Who becomes president if the president and vice president are unable to perform their duties? Who was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms in office? Who makes up the Executive Branch? What is the main job of the executive branch? True or False: The House of Representatives breaks ties if no presidential candidate wins over 270 electoral votes. T or F: It is impossible for a candidate to become president without winning the popular vote.

Review for Quiz What is the difference between civil and criminal cases? Which courts would use a jury? T or F: Originally there were only 6 Supreme Court Judges. What is Judicial Review? How long is a Supreme Court Judge’s term on office?