ARTICLE III: The Judicial Branch

Introduction

1. What is the main focus of Article III?
   The main focus of Article III is the federal court system, including the Supreme Court.

2. In one sentence, summarize the main function of the judicial branch.
   The judicial branch interprets and reviews laws.

3. In Article III, who was given the power to make decisions in legal cases?
   The U.S. Supreme Court and other lower courts have the power to make decisions in legal cases.

4. Who establishes lower courts as they are needed?
   Congress has the power to establish lower courts as they are needed.

Qualifications/Term for Supreme Court Justices

1. Minimum Age Requirement: No age limit is given.

2. Citizenship Requirements: No citizenship requirements are given.

3. Residency Requirements: No residency requirements are given.

4. Term of Office: Federal judges have no term limit. They have their job for life.

Duties/Responsibilities/Powers

1. Supreme Court justices must interpret laws.

2. The Supreme Court is mostly an appellate court that hears appeals and reviews cases.

3. In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls and other states, the U.S. Supreme Court has original jurisdiction.

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