Length of term for the Supreme Court justice
Life
Power to nominate Supreme Court justice
President
Disagreements between states and federal government decided by
Supreme Court
First level of federal courts with a judge and jury
Circuit courts
Number of justices including chief
9
Judicial branch is
The court system
Courts decide if laws are
Unconstitutional
Courts must follow rules in the
Constitution
Courts settle arguments between
Two states
Courts
Interprets the laws
Courts can check powers of
Other branches
Supreme Court decides if laws violate the
Constitution