an executive order signed by President Bush 2001 (GradPoint)
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What word is used to indicate when the US Supreme Court is in session
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When the Supreme Court is actively in session, it is
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Where do the presidents often choose federal judges from
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Presidents often choose federal judges from their own political
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In addition to local courts the district of Columbia also has
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a district court
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Who decides which cases the Supreme Court will consider
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The members of the US Supreme Court decide which cases the Court
will consider. This is a voting process, but a majority is not
required for the Court to hear a case.
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The vice presidency has taken on more importance in recent years because of what
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the influence and experience of recent vice presidents
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Special courts handle cases that arise from the expressed powers of congress which are detailed in
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Article 1 of the constitution
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. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court today including the Chief Justice
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Today (Feb. 2017) there are 8. Normally, there are 9 including
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Who created the military commissions
an executive order signed by President Bush 2001 (GradPoint)
What word is used to indicate when the US Supreme Court is in session
When the Supreme Court is actively in session, it is
"sitting."
Where do the presidents often choose federal judges from
Presidents often choose federal judges from their own political
party.
In addition to local courts the district of Columbia also has
a district court
Who decides which cases the Supreme Court will consider
The members of the US Supreme Court decide which cases the Court
will consider. This is a voting process, but a majority is not
required for the Court to hear a case.
The vice presidency has taken on more importance in recent years because of what
the influence and experience of recent vice presidents
Special courts handle cases that arise from the expressed powers of congress which are detailed in
Article 1 of the constitution
. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court today including the Chief Justice
Today (Feb. 2017) there are 8. Normally, there are 9 including
the Chief Justice.