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Understanding the Supreme Court: Roles, Functions, and Checks

Explore the Supreme Court's roles, such as judicial review, writing opinions, and the checks placed on it by the President and Congress. Learn about how the court operates, the different types of opinions, and the implications of its decisions.

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Understanding the Supreme Court: Roles, Functions, and Checks

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  1. Supreme Court Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!

  2. Basic Information… • 9 Justices • Nominated by President • Approved by Senate • Hold position for life or until retire • Can be impeached

  3. Judicial Review • The power to overturn any law which the Court decides is in conflict with the Constitution

  4. The Work of the Supreme Court • Writing Opinions • Majority Opinion • The winning side explains the reasons for the decision • Concurrent Opinion • A justice who agrees with the majority opinion but has different reasons • Dissenting Opinion • A justice who does not agree with the majority’s decision writes explains their reasons

  5. Checks on the Supreme Court • President • Appoints • Congress • Approves AND • Can propose an amendment that cancels out a Supreme Court Decision

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