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Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman justice and there is currently another: Ruth GUSCISberg.
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Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman justice and there is currently another: Ruth GUSCISberg.
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The Judicial Branch interprets the laws passed by Congress.
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The Judicial Branch does interpet the laws.
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Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President of the United States.
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Supreme Court Justices are appointed not elected.
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Supreme Court Justices serve for life.
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Supreme Court Justices serve for life, not for 6 years.
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There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.
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There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.
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One of the justices is called Chief Justice.
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One of the justices is called Chief Justice.
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The first Black member of the Suprme Court was Thurgood Marshall.
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The first Black member of the Suprme Court was Thurgood Marshall. The second was Clarence Thomas.
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The Supreme Court has authority to overrule any state court.
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The Supreme Court can overturn any state court's decision.
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Supreme means highest. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land.
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Supreme means highest. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land.
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William H. Rehnquist is the Chief Justice now.
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William H. Rehnquist is the Chief Justice now.
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