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The Judicial Branch ES: Explicitly assess information and draw conclusions

HW Quiz (5) 1. What are the two types of cases that courts hear? 2.What is the dual court system mean? 3. What is jurisdiction? 4. What is the difference between exclusive jurisdiction and concurrent jurisdiction? (2)

Role of the Federal Courts Purpose of the Courts: Ensure that the laws are fairly enforced Ensure that the laws are fairly enforced Interprets the laws Interprets the laws Two Types of Cases Criminal – witnesses, trial, jury Criminal – witnesses, trial, jury Civil – disputes between two parties Civil – disputes between two parties

Duel Court System: Who has jurisdiction? - the authority to hear a case Federal Courts Federal Courts 3 Levels 3 Levels Interprets Constitution Interprets Constitution Federal Laws Federal Laws Disputes between States Disputes between States Maritime Laws Maritime Laws Judges Appointed for life! Judges Appointed for life! US Supreme Court can hear appeals US Supreme Court can hear appeals State Courts 3 Levels Interprets State Laws State Laws Judges have set terms Never hear cases from federal courts

Organization of the Federal Ct. System 94 District Trial Courts 13 Circuit Courts – Appeals Ct. Supreme Court 2.9 Million $600,000

The Federal Government Can be sued in Federal Court Can be sued in Federal Court Can be a party in an international dispute Can be a party in an international dispute Types of Jurisdiction Exclusive – Authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases. Exclusive – Authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases. Concurrent – Either court can try a case – the prosecutor decides Concurrent – Either court can try a case – the prosecutor decides

Understanding Judicial Review The power to interpret laws is not explicitly stated in the Constitution The power to interpret laws is not explicitly stated in the Constitution It was established by “case law” – meaning a very early Supreme Court case called Marbury v. Madison It was established by “case law” – meaning a very early Supreme Court case called Marbury v. Madison Read, highlight, and annotate the information on judicial review – it is difficult. Read, highlight, and annotate the information on judicial review – it is difficult. Then, answer the questions and fill in the chart Then, answer the questions and fill in the chart

Comparing Civil & Criminal Lawsuits Read and annotate each case. Read and annotate each case. After reading the case, complete the chart After reading the case, complete the chart Identify: Identify: Who are the parties? Who are the parties? What happened? What happened? Which party started the case Which party started the case What is this party asking the court to decide? What is this party asking the court to decide? What is the remedy (punishment) they are seeking? What is the remedy (punishment) they are seeking? Has the trial happened yet? Has the trial happened yet?