AP Gov final (The courts) Flashcards
who are the particpants in the court
The Judge
The Lawyers
The Parties
The Witnesses
The Courtroom Deputy
The Court Reporter
what does the judge do in court
Judges preside over hearings and listen to the arguments of opposing parties
what is the lawyers job in court
Advise and represent clients in criminal or civil proceedings and in other legal matters. Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in a case. Conduct research and analysis of legal issues. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
what are the parties in court
the plaintiff and the defendant, The plaintiff accuses, the defendant tries to prove that accusation wrong.
what is the plaintiff?
In a courtroom, the plaintiff is the person or group who is accusing another person or group of some wrongdoing. If you’re the plaintiff, you are claiming that a law was broken, and you’re in court to present your case.
what is the defendant?
In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime
what are witnesses
A witness is a person who saw or heard the crime take place or may have important information about the crime or the defendant. Both the defense and the prosecutor can call witnesses to testify or tell what they know about the situation.
what is a courtroom deputy?
Attend court sessions and conferences. Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, and managing exhibits. Take notes of proceedings and rulings and prepare minute entries. Draft judgments for the Judge’s approval.
what is the court reporter?
Court reporters provide an accurate description of court proceedings. Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings.
what is original jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction means that the Supreme Court is the first, and only, Court to hear a case. The Constitution limits original jurisdiction cases to those involving disputes between the states or disputes arising among ambassadors and other high-ranking ministers. these courts determine the facts
what is appellate jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction means that the Court has the authority to review the decisions of lower courts. Most of the cases the Supreme Court hears are appeals from lower courts. don’t hear the facts only the legal issues ie; why their ruling was wrong
original vs appellate jurisdiction
he original jurisdiction of a court is the power to hear a case for the first time as opposed to appellate jurisdiction when a court has the power to review a lower court’s decision. Appellate jurisdiction is the power of a court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts.
appointment process
Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate, as stated in the Constitution.
what does the Senate have to vote for judge appointments to be confirmed or rejected?
A simple majority vote is required to confirm or to reject a nominee.
what is judicial activism
Judicial activism refers to the practice of judges making rulings based on their policy views rather than their honest interpretation of the current law.
