February 5

Judicial Branch Peom

Judicial Branch members are determined by the president and confirmed by Senate

United States district courts, which try most federal cases

Decided if laws violate the Constitution

Is the third branch of government

Clarifys laws

Interprets the meaning of laws

Appointed for life if you have the job

Law’s meanings are decided by the Judicial Branch

 

Bill of Rights adds to this guaranteing other rights

Removed from office only by death or impeach

Applies laws to individual cases

Not make laws

Courts are what make the Judicial Branch

Highest court is Supreme Court