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Understanding the U.S. Judicial Branch: Role of Judges and Importance of the Supreme Court

Explore the power and responsibilities of judges, including the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn about their roles in interpreting laws, handling federal cases, and upholding the Constitution. Discover the jurisdiction of federal judges, life terms, and the unique aspects of treason trials according to the U.S. Constitution.

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Understanding the U.S. Judicial Branch: Role of Judges and Importance of the Supreme Court

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  1. ARTICLE IIITHEJUDICIALBRANCH

  2. JUDGES • Power to Hear & Decide Cases… • Interpret Laws • Power in US Supreme Court & Lower Courts • Appellate & District

  3. 1 CHIEF JUSTICE of the USSC • 8 ASSOCIATE JUSTICES • 9 TOTAL

  4. Appointed by President / Confirmed by SENATE!!! • Federal Judges Serve for… • Life Term • Accused of Federal Crime get • Jury Trial

  5. JURISDICTION • 1. US Constitution cases • 2. Federal Laws cases • 3. Treaties cases • 4. Interstate cases

  6. TREASON • 1. Only crime defined in Constitution • 2. Conviction requires 2 Witnesses OR Confession

  7. 3. Congress determines punishment • Death, fine, prison • 4. Punishment can’t be extended to traitor’s children

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