Judicial Branch Flashcards
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Constitu- tionality
U.S. Supreme Court
Article III
Unconsti-tutional
The highest court in the United States; it hears cases involving constitutional questions and sets legal precedents for the entire nation.
The section of the Constitution that establishes the Judicial Branch and requires the creation of the US Supreme Court.
The judgement that a law or action violates the U.S. Constitution and therefore cannot be enforced.
The question of whether a law or action follows the rules and principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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Judicial Review
5th Amend-ment
14th Amend-ment
Rights
The legal protections and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution to the people (ex. Bill of Rights - speech, religion, and the press).
The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches to determine their constitutionality.
Part of the Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights in criminal cases and guarantees federal Due Process (fair procedures).
This amendment was added later to extend Due Process and Equal Protection to people dealing with state governments.
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Judicial Branch Flashcards
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Judicial Branch Flashcards
Click the button below to review the key vocabulary for the judicial branch. When you think you know the term, click the eye to reveal the answer. Click it again to hide the answer!
Start
Constitu- tionality
U.S. Supreme Court
Article III
Unconsti-tutional
The highest court in the United States; it hears cases involving constitutional questions and sets legal precedents for the entire nation.
The section of the Constitution that establishes the Judicial Branch and requires the creation of the US Supreme Court.
The judgement that a law or action violates the U.S. Constitution and therefore cannot be enforced.
The question of whether a law or action follows the rules and principles of the U.S. Constitution.
When finished, click on the arrow above to check your understanding!
Judicial Review
5th Amend-ment
14th Amend-ment
Rights
The legal protections and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution to the people (ex. Bill of Rights - speech, religion, and the press).
The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches to determine their constitutionality.
Part of the Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights in criminal cases and guarantees federal Due Process (fair procedures).
This amendment was added later to extend Due Process and Equal Protection to people dealing with state governments.
Review Vocab
Drag or click on the terms at the bottom of the screen to place them in their correct spaces in the passage.
Review Vocab
Drag or click on the terms at the bottom of the screen to place them in their correct spaces in the passage.