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Supreme Court Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!

Basic Information… 9 Justices Nominated by President Approved by Senate Hold position for life or until retire Can be impeached

Judicial Review The power to overturn any law which the Court decides is in conflict with the Constitution

The Work of the Supreme Court Writing Opinions Majority Opinion The winning side explains the reasons for the decision Concurrent Opinion A justice who agrees with the majority opinion but has different reasons Dissenting Opinion A justice who does not agree with the majority’s decision writes explains their reasons

Checks on the Supreme Court President Appoints Congress Approves AND Can propose an amendment that cancels out a Supreme Court Decision