chapter 7 study guide Flashcards
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One of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation government
a lack of a national court system
What law passed by Congress began to establish the lower courts of the federal judiciary
Judiciary act of 1789
The 5 courts that go to make up the constitutional (regular) courts of the federal system
- District courts 2. Courts of Appeal 3. Trade Courts 4. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit 5. Supreme Court
The 6 courts that go to make up the special (legislative) courts of the federal system
- Special/Legislative Courts 2. Tax Court 3. Court of Claims 4. Territorial Court 5. D.C. Courts 6. Pellet Courts
Jurisdiction
Right of a court to hear/try a case
Original Jurisdiction
When a court hears a case for the first time
Appellate Jurisdiction
Court hears a case only if it has been heard once before. Cannot be used to challenge the verdict but the process.
Exclusive Jurisdiction
When a court has the right to hear a case EX. bank robbery is a federal crime so it is heard in a federal court.
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Right of both state and federal court to hear a case
Litigants
Parties involved in a case
Defendant
The party defending against the claim
Plaintiff
Party bringing case against someone to court
How are federal judges chosen?
Appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate
What is the term for a federal judge
Regular = life; Special= 8-10 years
US District Attorney
can be removed at any time
US Clerk of Court
keeps all records of the court
US Marshal
Chief of security for all federal courts
Petit jury
trial jury, issues verdicts
Grand Jury
only used to indite someone
En banc
entire judge group in pellet court zone
How many US District Courts exist?
94
US District Court Jurisdiction
Original
In a US District Court, how many judges hear a case?
1
what types of juries are used in a
US District Court?
Grand and Petit
