Civics The Judicial Branch The Federal Courtroom Civics The Judicial Branch
Essential Question How does the Judicial branch restrict or empower people’s rights and liberties?
Article III, Section 1 “The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.”
Court Apply the law to an actual situation What is the function of all courts? Apply the law to an actual situation
The Judge Two duties of a judge: Preside over the court Act as an umpire
The Jury usually 12 ordinary citizens who decide the outcome (verdict) of a court case
The Plaintiff Brings the complaint to court Referred to as the prosecution in a criminal case
The Defendant Answers a complaint in court
Plaintiff vs. Defendant David Ortiz Plaintiff Derek Jeter Defendant Vs.
The Witnesses Provides information about the complaint in question (testifies) Witnesses MUST testify if asked to do so