Chaptee 00 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who are the federal judges appoitment by and how much do they need to get to win
By the president and by simple majority 50% plus 1
What branch did the founder think would be the weakest
Judiciary branch
What is the most trusted court
the Supreme Court is even though it is not democratic
How many members does the supreme court have and by what
It was nine and created by article 3 of the constitution
Is court of appeals has how many members and how many does the district court have
13 94
Who formed the lower courts and how
Created by Congress with the judiciary act of 1789
What’s jurisdiction
This is the authority of a court to hear and decided certain cases
Original cases
These are the first courts to hear a case often called trial courts interested in the facts
Appellate courts
These are often called review courts focus on the interest in the application of the law
How do presidents nominate Supreme Court justices
Policy preference this is typically the most important criteria
Thomas v a hill
The senate conformed 52-48 who accuses of Thomas of sexual assault
Judicial restraint
These justices believe that the court should defer to popularity elected institution, this view stresses majority rule
Judicial activism
Theses justices promote minority rights court should protect against oppressed minorities
How many Supreme Court cases come from what
Of those cases accepted about 2/3 65% are from us court of appeals and 1/3 35% from state supreme cases
What’s discussion list
Is drafted by Chief Justice to control the agreement of the court
Rule of 4 is
If atleast 4 justices want to hear a case it is accepted for Supreme Court review
Theory v practice
2 most civil liberties are found in the bill of rights were added to gain support
Barron v Baltimore 1833
The Supreme Court ruled that the fifth amendment pertained to the actions of the national gov only And was not applicable to legislation of states
What’s the incorporation doc
Supreme Court has held that most guarantees in a bill of right are now applicable to the actions of state and local gov through the due process clause of the 14th amendment
Seditious speech
This is s speech that encourages rebellion against the gov
Alien and sedition act of 1798
This act resulted in the conviction of Jeffersonian editors who were critical of president John Adams
Schneck vs US 1919
Schneck circulates 15k leaf lets comparing military conscription to slavey and rider readers to asserts your right Supreme Court upheld the conviction of schneck
What did the Supreme Court establish
The clear and present danger
What did the Supreme incorporate from gitlow vs New York
Supreme Court incorporates freedom of speech in this court
