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Judicial Branch of a Democratic Government

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A democracy is an organization that is controlled by the people within it.

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What are the parts of a democracy?

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Democracy

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch interprets the laws and applies the laws when there is a disagreement.

What does the Judicial Branch do?

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What does the Judicial Branch do?

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Do you remember?

(Hint: Look back at slide 4)

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What is the Judicial Branch?

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  • It is the court system
  • There are different levels of courts
  • The Supreme Court is the highest
  • Courts review laws
  • The judge or justice is the leader in a court

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What is the Judicial Branch?

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(Hint: Look back at slide 6)

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Watch this video to learn more about the judicial system from…

Judge Acquisto!

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Cloud Photos

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Click here to learn about the areas of a courtroom!

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Do you remember the areas of a

court room?

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Test your knowledge as you look at the following slides!

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Here are some pictures of Judge Acquisto’s chambers (which is his office area when he is not on the bench).

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  • What does the Judicial Branch do?

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  • What is the Judicial Branch?

Check your answers on slides 4 and 6. How did you do?

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