Court Opinions The Supreme Court Justices The Supreme Court Court Officers Parties to a Lawsuit
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What is an opinion?
When the Supreme Court rules on a case, they release written statements known as
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Who is the Chief Justice?
This Justice speaks first and votes first after the other Justices have shared their views
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What is Article III?
This Article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court as the Highest Court in the Nation
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Who are U.S. Marshalls?
these people are responsible for apprehending fugitives
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Who is the Plaintiff?
the person who takes the case to court
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What is a Dissenting Opinion?
this type of opinion has no effect on the case or law but is important for future cases
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Who is the Chief Justice?
Courts are usually named after this Judge
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What is 9?
The number of Justices on the Supreme Court
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Who are probation officers?
these people supervise people on parole
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Who is the Defendant?
the person who the case is against
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What is a Dissenting Opinion?
written by Justice(s) who disagree with the majority decision and why they disagree
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Who is the Chief Justice?
This Judge has greater influence in choosing which cases to hear then the other justices
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Who is the President?
Supreme Court Justices are nominated by this person
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Who are magistrate judges?
these people assist the District Court Judge and set bail
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Who is the plaintiff?
this person's name is always listed first in a lawsuit
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What is a Majority Opinion?
the decision or ruling of the court supported by a majority of the Justices which explains their reasoning
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Who is the President?
This person chooses someone to fill the position when there is vacancy on the Supreme Court
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What is the Senate?
Supreme Court Justices are confirmed by this group of people
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Who are U.S. Marshalls?
these people may serve legal papers and subpoenas
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Who is the defendant?
this person's name is always listed second in a lawsuit
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What is a Concurring Opinion?
written by Justice(s) who agrees with the majority decision, but for different or additional reasons
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What is the Roberts Court?
This is another name for our current Supreme Court
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What is none?
List the constitutional requirements to become a Supreme Court Justice
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What is 8 years?
the term (number of years) that a magistrate judge serves
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What is Jane Doe vs. John Smith?
If Jane Doe files a lawsuit against John Smith, how will the case be titled






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