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| How many Supreme Court justices are there? |
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| Can fewer than 9 justices hear a case? |
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| The Supreme Court handles all cases involving ___________________ and ________________. |
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| Ambassadors and states against states |
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| What are the main functions of the Supreme Court? |
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| to interpret laws and treaties |
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| What is the term limit for Supreme Court justices? |
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| there isn't one; they serve for life |
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| Who appoints Supreme Court justices? |
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| the president, but they must be approved by the Senate |
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| What is the title of the person in charge of the Supreme Court? |
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| Who is the current Chief Justice? |
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| What does "full faith and credit" mean? |
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| the federal govt. will respect the decisions of states |
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| What does "extradition" mean? |
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| If one commits a crime in another state, s/he will be brought back to the state where the crime was committed to stand trial. Many countries will also return the accused to the US to stand trial. |
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| The Constitution guarantees a ___________________ government. |
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| republican (a government run by the people) |
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