the supreme court chapter 7: section 3. focus question: all court cases can be heard by the supreme...
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The Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court
Chapter 7: Section 3Chapter 7: Section 3
Focus Question:Focus Question:
All court cases can be heard by the Supreme Court. Yes or No, explain.
All court cases can be heard by the Supreme Court. Yes or No, explain.
Key Terms in SectionKey Terms in Section
Justices -Docket Judicial Review -Remand Unconstitutional Concurring Opinion Dissenting Opinion Brief Opinion
Justices -Docket Judicial Review -Remand Unconstitutional Concurring Opinion Dissenting Opinion Brief Opinion
Supreme Court JusticesSupreme Court Justices
9 Judges since 1869 1 Chief Justice Appointed by Pres.
Approved by Senate
Annual Salary Chief $181,400 Associates $173,600
No Set Requirements
9 Judges since 1869 1 Chief Justice Appointed by Pres.
Approved by Senate
Annual Salary Chief $181,400 Associates $173,600
No Set Requirements
Power of Judicial ReviewPower of Judicial Review
Power to determine if a law is unconstitutional
Law must be challenged and brought to court
Constitution does not give judicial review
Power to determine if a law is unconstitutional
Law must be challenged and brought to court
Constitution does not give judicial review
Influence of John MarshallInfluence of John Marshall
Chief Justice 1801-1835
Marbury v. Madison Declares Judiciary Act
unconstitutional Gives Supreme Court
power not granted by Constitution
Creates idea of Judicial Review
Chief Justice 1801-1835
Marbury v. Madison Declares Judiciary Act
unconstitutional Gives Supreme Court
power not granted by Constitution
Creates idea of Judicial Review
Hearing CasesHearing Cases
Chooses cases to hear 100-200 from thousands
make docket, or calendar
Which Cases? National Interests 4 of 9 must agree Can be remanded, or
sent back to lower court for re-trial
Chooses cases to hear 100-200 from thousands
make docket, or calendar
Which Cases? National Interests 4 of 9 must agree Can be remanded, or
sent back to lower court for re-trial
Court in ActionCourt in Action
Begins first Monday in October Adjourns in late June When hearing a case:
Read lawyers briefs (written statement) Oral Argument limited to 30 minutes One justice prepares the court opinion, which
explains reasons behind decision Concurring Opinion: agrees for different
reasons Dissenting Opinion: Justice can explain why
they disagree
Begins first Monday in October Adjourns in late June When hearing a case:
Read lawyers briefs (written statement) Oral Argument limited to 30 minutes One justice prepares the court opinion, which
explains reasons behind decision Concurring Opinion: agrees for different
reasons Dissenting Opinion: Justice can explain why
they disagree
Checking the CourtChecking the Court
Congress can pass a new law that isn’t unconstitutional
Congress can amend constitution
Congress can pass a new law that isn’t unconstitutional
Congress can amend constitution
Changing Court OpinionsChanging Court Opinions
Supreme Court has made Constitution flexible
Enables it to meet demands of changing nation
Ex: Segregation, Same sex marriage
Supreme Court has made Constitution flexible
Enables it to meet demands of changing nation
Ex: Segregation, Same sex marriage
Decision for SegregationDecision for Segregation
Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 Allows segregation Must be “separate
but equal” This becomes law of
the land Jim Crow Laws
Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 Allows segregation Must be “separate
but equal” This becomes law of
the land Jim Crow Laws
Decision against SegregationDecision against Segregation
Brown v. Board of Education 1954 Unconstitutional to
segregate public schools
All schools should be desegregated “with a deliberate speed”
Brown v. Board of Education 1954 Unconstitutional to
segregate public schools
All schools should be desegregated “with a deliberate speed”
Strengthening Constitutional RightsStrengthening Constitutional Rights
Rights of an Accused Person Miranda v. Arizona Must be read your rights when arrested
“One Person, One Vote” Election districts divided by population
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties All segregation laws removed
Rights of an Accused Person Miranda v. Arizona Must be read your rights when arrested
“One Person, One Vote” Election districts divided by population
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties All segregation laws removed
Focus Question:Focus Question:
If it was up to you, would you limit or increase the power of the Supreme Court? Explain your answer.
If it was up to you, would you limit or increase the power of the Supreme Court? Explain your answer.