What is the purpose of the court system? What is another name for justice?

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What is the purpose of the court system? What is another name for justice?

Headed by Supreme Court Federal courts scattered around country Lower courts follow Supreme Court

Nine justices on the Supreme Court Nominated by president Confirmed by Senate One justice designated as Chief Justice Serve for life (as long as they want)

The Court decides which cases are important enough to look at Any case the Court rejects means the last court’s decision stands

The Court looks at Constitution first Then looks at previous decisions (precedents) When issue is not clear, Court tries to find intent of writers of the Constitution

When the Court issues its decision, all other courts are expected to follow Any laws or decisions anywhere have to be consistent with the Court’s decision The Courts

Stop at “Early Due Process Cases”

Enjoy the gallery walk and fill in the court system flow chart. Use flow chart to answer questions

How does the flow chart demonstrate how federalism applies to the court system?