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Click on the link for study help: quizlet.com/33630632/test Click the link to take review test: quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5b4cbe02cb768d00198814de/chapter-18-the-federal-court-system Crash Course Video "Structure of the Court System" (click the link):www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGyx5UEwgtA Hip Hughes video over the Judicial Branch (click the link): www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG0ZaAVF_i4 The Special Courts
• How can citizens sue the government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims? • What are the roles of the territorial courts and of the District of Columbia courts? • What functions do the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims have? • What types of cases are brought to the U.S. Tax Court? The Court of Federal Claims and the Territorial Courts The Court of Federal Claims • The U.S. Court of Federal Claims handles all pleas against acts of the United States government. • Those who have claims against the United States can possibly secure redress—satisfaction of a claim, usually through payment—through this court. The Territorial Courts • Under its power to govern the territories of the United States, 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 and the U.S. Tax Court The District of Columbia Courts • As directed in the Constitution, Congress established a system of courts for the “Seat of Government of the United States.” • The District of Columbia handles all local judicial matters for the district, including trials and appeals. The United States Tax Court • The U.S. Tax Court was created by Congress in 1969. • The Tax Court hears civil but not criminal cases involving disputes over the application of the tax laws. • Its decisions may be appealed to the federal courts of appeals. Military Appeals 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. Section 4 Review 1. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims handles (a) citizens wishing redress from the government. (b) veterans affairs. (c) cases heard in the District of Columbia. (d) cases heard in U.S. territories. 2. A court-martial is a court which tries cases involving (a) civilians. (b) military personnel. (c) diplomats. (d) ambassadors. ANSWERS: a / b Supreme Court video from class (click the link to watch): www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/a-conversation-on-the-origin-nature-and-importance-of-the-supreme-court
The Supreme Court • What is the concept of judicial review? • What is the scope of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction? • How do cases reach the Supreme Court? • How does the Supreme Court operate? Judicial Review • Judicial review refers to the power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a government action. • The Supreme Court first asserted its power of judicial review in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803). • The Court’s decision laid the foundation for its involvement in the development of the American system of government. Supreme Court Jurisdiction • The Supreme Court has both original and appellate jurisdiction. • The Court has original jurisdiction over cases involving two or more States and all cases brought against ambassadors or other public ministers. • Most cases heard by the Court are appeals cases. The Court hears only one to two cases in which it has original jurisdiction per year. How Cases Reach the Supreme Court Appealing a Case to the Supreme Court How the Supreme Court Operates Oral Arguments •Once the Supreme Court accepts a case, it sets a date on which lawyers on both sides will present oral arguments. Briefs •Briefs are written documents filed with the Court before oral arguments begin. The Court in Conference •The Chief Justice presides over a closed-door conference in which justices present their views on the case at hand. Opinions of the Court Section 3 Review 1. The Supreme Court has which type of jurisdiction? (a) only original jurisdiction (b) only appellate jurisdiction (c) appellate and original jurisdiction (d) none of the above 2. The majority opinion of a Supreme Court case is (a) the decision made on a case by the Court. (b) written by those justices that voted in favor of a case. (c) never used as precedent in a court of law. (d) often authored by the justice holding the least seniority. ANSWERS: C / A Video explaining the Supreme Court just click the link: http://sunnylandsclassroom.org/Asset.aspx?id=1254 Marbury v. Madison (video): www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYFwl93uCM • What is the structure and jurisdiction of the federal district courts? • What is the structure and jurisdiction of the federal courts of appeals? • What is the structure and jurisdiction of other constitutional courts? The District Courts Federal Judicial Districts • The 94 federal judicial districts include at least one district in each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. • Larger and more populous States are divided into two or more districts, reflecting the larger amount of judicial work done there. District Court Jurisdiction • District courts have original jurisdiction over most cases that are heard in federal courts. • The district courts hear a wide range of criminal cases and civil cases. • A criminal case, in the federal courts, is one in which a defendant is tried for committing some action that Congress declared by law to be a federal crime. A federal civil case is one which involves noncriminal matters. The Courts of Appeals Appellate Court Judges • Altogether, 179 circuit judges sit in the 12 appeals courts. • A Supreme Court justice is also assigned to each of the circuits. Appellate Court Jurisdiction • The courts of appeals only have appellate jurisdiction, hearing cases on appeal from lower federal courts. Other Constitutional Courts The Court of International Trade • The Court of International Trade hears civil cases arising out of tariff and other trade-related laws. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit • This appellate court has nationwide jurisdiction and hears cases from several different courts. • Most cases heard arise from the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Review Questions: Which federal court has original jurisdiction over MOST cases heard in federal court? a. district court b. court of appeals c. the Supreme Court d. the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit differs from the other 12 federal courts of appeals because it a. does not hear appeals from regulatory agencies. b. can have original jurisdiction over federal cases. c. hears cases from across the country. d. only hears appeals from the Supreme Court. Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe federal district courts? a. They handle both civil and criminal cases. b. Like courts of appeals, they have the right to listen to appeals. c. Like the Supreme Court, they can have original jurisdiction. d. They are the principal trial courts in the federal system. Answers: A / C / B |
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