The Judicial Branch by Lola Major-Cooper

Article III

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According to 4.3 reading on Discovery Ed, article III of the United States Constitution is what covers the Judicial Branch.

Definition

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The Judicial Branch is one of the three branches in the U.S Constitution. This Branch explains the laws and runs the court system.

Federal Courts

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The Judicial Branch works in federal courts. These courts are located all across the country.

Apply and interpret laws

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The Judicial branch has the power to apply and interpret laws.

Elected

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Members of the Judicial Branch are nominated by the president.

Requirements

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In order to be elected into the Judicial Branch you need to have strong critical thinking, and great communication skills.

Names

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John G. Roberts Jr, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Cavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Teams

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The Judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court and multiple other types of courts.

Members

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There are 9 members in the Judicial Court. There are also judges, a Chief Justice, and assistant justices.

Leaders

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The Judicial Court has one leader that leader is Chief Justice: John G. Roberts Jr as of 2025.