PPT-The State Judicial Branch

The judicial branch interprets the laws makes decisions using the laws The judicial branch is made up of Court Judges ELECTED OFFICIALS Juries Everyday citizens They hear civil and criminal cases . courtsstatenhus Court Name Case Name Case Number if known COMPLAINT TO ENJOIN FORECLOSURE SAL 1 Plaintiffs Name s E mail Address Residence Address Mailing Address if different Telephone Number Home Work Mobile 2 Defendants Name Business or Resid e Vexatious - 1 Copyright Court Systems & Jurisdictions. Judicial function in the United States is exercised in a . dual . court system.. . Court Systems. -Two Separate Court Systems. Created by Article III. . Federal. Peggy Roebuck Jarrett, guest lecturer. http://lib.law.washington.edu/ref/judbranch.html. Sources of Primary Law. Statutes passed by legislative bodies . Regulations promulgated by administrative agencies. Jurisdiction . The authority to hear certain court cases. State. courts have jurisdiction over state laws. Federal. courts have jurisdiction over . U.S. laws. Treaties with foreign nations. Interpretations of the Constitution. Hierarchy . US Judges. Qualifications. No qualifications. Appointed by President- approved by Senate. Senatorial Courtesy . President asks for recommendations from state senates. Benefits of Federal Judges. Separation of Powers. . Distributes power equally among . three. branches of government. . Ensures no person or branch of government is too powerful. Legislative Branch. Created in Article I. Congress is the . Checks and Balances. Whose got the power???. Key Question. What are the two most important powers a government can have?. What are the two most important powers a government can have?. Power of the SWORD. I. Types of Law. Civil. These are laws that governs relations between individuals & defines legal rights. Has a . Plaintiff . and . Defendant . (think "Judge Judy"). Usually "damages" are sought as penalty ($) . Branch in North Carolina. Three Branches of Government . Legislative Branch – Makes the law. Executive Branch – Enforces the law. . Judicial Branch – Interprets and applies the law. James Madison. The Judicial Branch – The Federal Court System. The Federal Court System. Articles of Confederation. Major Weakness – No Courts. Each State had own courts and laws. The Judicial Branch – The Federal Court System. Piecing It Together . Using the clues on the pieces, assemble the puzzles.. You should have two triangles when you are finished. . Puzzled . County Courts . Circuit Courts . District Courts of Appeal. 5. Riberdy. . Court Systems & Jurisdictions. Judicial function in the United States is exercised in a . dual . court system.. . U.S. Courts. Handle (have jurisdiction over) cases involving. . Gov. . Pat Quinn. Qualifications. :. Must be a U.S. Citizen. At least 25 years old. A resident of the state . for 3 years before . the election. Terms of Office. 4 years. No limit on # of terms.