PPT-A2: The Judicial Branch Basics Notes

I Types of Law Civil These are laws that governs relations between individuals amp defines legal rights Has a Plaintiff and Defendant think Judge Judy Usually damages are sought as penalty . Chapter 18. The . Special Courts. Section . 4. What are The Special Courts?. Also known as the legislative courts – they are courts created by Congress acting under its authority granted in Article I; Section 8 of the Constitution.. 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. 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. Interprets laws and the Constitution and. hears cases.. ARTICLE III. “ 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.”. 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. 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 . 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. To’Hajiilee. , New Mexico. October 29, 2010. Updated July 29, 2016. Summary and Explanation of Provisions in the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010. Public Law 111-211 – July 29, 2010. Tribal Law and Order Act. 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. . Focus on the Judicial BranchBy the people for the peopleIf you are dissax00740069sx00660069ed with the verdict of your trial you can ask for an appeal and a new court to review the caseCourt of Appeal