1. Civics The Judicial Branch
The Federal Courtroom
Civics
The Judicial Branch

2. Essential Question
How does the Judicial branch restrict or empower people’s rights and liberties?

3. 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.”

4. Court Apply the law to an actual situation
What is the function of all courts?
Apply the law to an actual situation

5. The Judge Two duties of a judge: Preside over the court
Act as an umpire

6. The Jury
usually 12 ordinary citizens who decide the outcome (verdict) of a court case

7. The Plaintiff Brings the complaint to court
Referred to as the prosecution in a criminal case

8. The Defendant
Answers a complaint in court

9. Plaintiff vs. Defendant
David Ortiz
Plaintiff
Derek Jeter
Defendant
Vs.

10. The Witnesses
Provides information about the complaint in question (testifies)
Witnesses MUST testify if asked to do so