| A | B |
|---|
| apply and interpret the laws | the Judicial Branch's purpose |
| district court | has original jurisdiction in MOST cases |
| original jurisdiction | the FIRST authority to hear a case |
| NO original jurisdiction | appellate/circuit courts |
| Supreme Court | highest court in the land |
| federal judges | serve for life |
| impeachment | the process of removing a judge for committing a crime |
| President | appoints federal judges |
| Senate | approves President's choices |
