1. TCI Chapter 9 The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”

2. Structure of the Constitution
Preamble:
Statement of purpose
6 main goals
Articles:
I: Legislative Branch
II: Executive Branch
III: Judicial Branch
IV: Relations among states
V: Amendment Process
VI: Federal Power
VII: Ratification
Amendments:
27 Total
1st 10 called the Bill of Rights

3. Article III: JUDICIAL Branch (9.5)

4. Major Duties of Judicial Branch
Headed by:
Supreme Court
Interprets Laws
Disputes between States
Decides Federal Cases
Punish Federal Criminals
Decides Lower Court Decisions
District Courts
Appellate Courts

5. Office Holders for Judicial Branch
Number
Term
Selection
Requirements
Supreme Court Justice
9 (with one Chief Justice)
Serves for Life
Appointed by President & Approved by Congress
None
RIP

6. The Supreme Law of The Land
The Supreme Court -- Brainpop
Only cases that go directly to the Supreme Court are if they concern a state or ambassador from another country
All other cases must start at the in the lower court system and go through the appellate process
Of the thousands of cases that are brought to the Supreme Court, only about 100 are considered each year.
“Verdicts” are announced in writing after closed session discussions among the justices.
Judicial Review:
The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts made by the L and E branches are unconstitutional

7. The Supreme Court In Action
What type of cases does the Supreme Court hear?
Here is a look at some of what will be on their agenda in 2016
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