The US Constitution. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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US Supreme Court's role in US legal system
US Supreme Court's role in US legal system
Highest judicial authority
Fraction of petitioned cases SCOTUS hears
Fraction of petitioned cases SCOTUS hears
Small fraction
Judicial review power
Judicial review power
Interprets Constitution & assesses if laws are constitutional
Case establishing judicial review (year)
Case establishing judicial review (year)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Effect of SCOTUS rulings on lower courts
Effect of SCOTUS rulings on lower courts
Create legal precedents lower courts must follow
SCOTUS's role regarding other branches
SCOTUS's role regarding other branches
Acts as check on executive and legislative power
Article III establishes judiciary as what
Article III establishes judiciary as what
Separate and coequal branch of government
How long Supreme Court judges serve
How long Supreme Court judges serve
During good behaviour (life unless impeached)
Original jurisdiction meaning
Original jurisdiction meaning
Authority to hear case first, without lower courts
Appellate jurisdiction meaning
Appellate jurisdiction meaning
Reviews decisions of lower courts
Constitutional protection for judges' salaries
Constitutional protection for judges' salaries
Cannot be diminished during time in office
Original jurisdiction cases in SCOTUS history
Original jurisdiction cases in SCOTUS history
Fewer than 200
Citizens United v. FEC (2010) ruling
Citizens United v. FEC (2010) ruling
Corporations/unions have same free speech rights as individuals
How Congress can override Supreme Court ruling
How Congress can override Supreme Court ruling
By amending the Constitution
Requirements to amend US Constitution
Requirements to amend US Constitution
2/3 both houses + 3/4 (38/50) states ratify