There are none! But what should they be?

Of course you would. Welcome Justice Thomas.

The President nominates Supreme Court justices, as well as federal court judges, who are then subject to the approval of the Senate. Most federal judges are drawn from the ranks of leading attorneys, legal scholars and law school professors, former members of Congress, and State courts.

President Dept. of Justice Senators Senate Jud. Comm. American Bar Association Senate Interest Groups

Term – Life, can only be removed through impeachment. Pay – Chief Justice $255,500, Associate Justices $244,000, Court of Appeals $211,200, District Court $199,100

4 No constitutional qualifications 4 Competence 4 Ideology (conservative or liberal) 4 Policy Preferences 4 Rewards 4 Pursuit of Political Support 4 Religion 4 Race and gender 4 Current Court Current Court

The Territorial Courts Congress created courts for the nation’s territories. These courts are in places such as Guam and the Virgin Islands, and function much like the local courts in the 50 States. The District of Columbia Courts Washington D.C. is not part of any state courts system. The District of Columbia has its own district and appeals court. They hear all cases that come out of D.C.

The Court of Federal Claims The U.S. Court of Federal Claims handles all pleas against acts of the United States government. Court of International Trade Handles civil cases involving tariffs and trade related issues. The United States Tax Court The U.S. Tax Court was created by Congress in The Tax Court hears civil but not criminal cases involving disputes over the application of the tax laws. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Special appeals court to relieve the work load from other appeals courts. Hear appeals from trade, claims and veteran claims courts.

The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces This court is a civilian tribunal, a court operating as part of the judicial branch, entirely separate from the military establishment. The court reviews the more serious convictions of members of the armed forces at a court-martial, or trial involving military law. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims hears cases in which individuals claim that the Department of Veterans Affairs has denied or otherwise mishandled valid claims for veterans’ benefits.

Braylor has not paid her taxes for the past five years. Jaxon was court marshaled for going AWOL in the army. He appeals the case. Dekhari sues the U.S. government. Kevin Kato, a veteran of the Iraq War, sues the Defense Department for his unpaid benefits. Nick Hall, a resident of Guam, is arrested for assaulting a police officer. Kylie Welch of Washington D.C. is arrested for operating a casino without a license and the distribution of crack cocaine Adyson Bansch is arrest for illegally importing dresses from China and selling them in her boutique. Adyson is found guilty and appeals the case.