1. What does the Constitution establish regarding the judicial power of the United States?
2. If the President nominates a candidate for the Supreme Court, what is the next required step to complete the appointment process?
3. What is judicial review as exercised by the Supreme Court?
Supreme Court — constitutional role?
Interpret laws and determine constitutionality.
Judicial review — core power?
Power to invalidate laws conflicting with the Constitution.
Presidential nomination — process?
President nominates, Senate confirms justices.
Senate confirmation — purpose?
Approve or reject presidential judicial nominees.
Dred Scott — issue?
Slavery and citizenship rights challenged in 1857.
Fugitive Slave Law — purpose?
Return escaped slaves to owners, strengthened in 1850.
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