The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
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What clause states that the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land
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Article VI, Clause 2 (the Supremacy Clause) states the US Constitution and federal laws and treaties made in accordance with the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.
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Who holds the power to approve supreme court justices
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the Senate
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In England a magistrate is another term for which of these
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Judge
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Who can declare a law unconstitutional
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Any Article III (constitutional) court (or equivalent state court) can declare a law unconstitutional if the law is part of a case they're trying or reviewing; however, the government would probably appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court to get a definitive answer.
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and has final authority over questions of constitutionality.
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US Court of International Trade
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Which court reviews cases under the Trade Agreements Act of 1979
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U.S. Court of International Trade
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What institution was established under Article III of the Constitution
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The Judiciary Branch
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What evolved in England over a number of years from the decisions made in the local courts of England
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English common law
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The supreme court never reverses a decision once it has been made
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FaLsE
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Which of these agencies regulates all civilian nuclear facilities
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Nuclear regulatory commission - A+
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With which branch of the government is this office associated with the president of the united states
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Executive
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What term is defined as the right of the Supreme Court to examine the laws to see if they agree with the Constitution
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Judicial Review
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Is it true or false a supreme court justice serves a term of 25 years
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true (A+)
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The case of Feinberg v. New York established the process called judicial review.
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false
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Which of these agencies regulates all satellite systems
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Federal Communications Comission
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Who has the power to appoint federal judges
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
What clause states that the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land
Article VI, Clause 2 (the Supremacy Clause) states the US Constitution and federal laws and treaties made in accordance with the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.
Who holds the power to approve supreme court justices
the Senate
In England a magistrate is another term for which of these
Judge
Who can declare a law unconstitutional
Any Article III (constitutional) court (or equivalent state court) can declare a law unconstitutional if the law is part of a case they're trying or reviewing; however, the government would probably appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court to get a definitive answer.
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and has final authority over questions of constitutionality.
Article III Courts
US District Courts
US Court of International Trade
US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
Supreme Court of the United States
Which court reviews cases under the Trade Agreements Act of 1979
U.S. Court of International Trade
What institution was established under Article III of the Constitution
The Judiciary Branch
What evolved in England over a number of years from the decisions made in the local courts of England
English common law
The supreme court never reverses a decision once it has been made
FaLsE
Which of these agencies regulates all civilian nuclear facilities
Nuclear regulatory commission - A+
With which branch of the government is this office associated with the president of the united states
Executive
What term is defined as the right of the Supreme Court to examine the laws to see if they agree with the Constitution
Judicial Review
Is it true or false a supreme court justice serves a term of 25 years
true (A+)
The case of Feinberg v. New York established the process called judicial review.
false
Which of these agencies regulates all satellite systems