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Question

ok i need the basic facts about the judicial branch i left my history book in my locker

Answer 1

The court systems of local, state, and federal governments, responsible for interpreting the laws passed by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch. These courts try criminal cases (in which a law may have been violated) or civil cases (disputes between parties over rights or responsibilities). The courts attempt to resolve conflicts impartially in order to protect the individual rights guaranteed by the Constitution, within the bounds of justice, as defined by the entire body of U.S. law. Some courts try only original cases, whereas others act as courts of appeals. The ultimate court of appeals is the Supreme Court. On the federal level, the system of checks and balances empowers Congress to create federal courts, and all federal judges must be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The courts may exercise the powers of judicial review and injunction.

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Answer 2

Judicial branch is one of the 3 branches of government, the branch that interprets the law. There are national, state and local levels. Supreme court is the top (9 justices at national level) with courts of appeal below it, and district courts at the basic level. (there ate also special courts but I will not go into that). The main concern of the national courts is Constitutionality--is the law constitutional and if so is it applied constitutionally? If this is not the issue, the national court system will not hear it. The same is basically true within the state systems. I recommend you find out when your county court hears cases, skip school for a day and go see what they do--it will be an eye-opener (and you can probably get credit from at least one or two cooperative teachers, if you ask ahead!

Answer 3

they interpret the law

the supreme court is the highest court in the US

it has original and apealette jurisdition

9 justices are on the Supreme Court

Answer 4

There`s some stuff about it here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/judg.html