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Our Standards Today Today's State Standard GC.13 Analyze Article III of the Constitution as it relates to judicial power, including the length of terms of judges and the jurisdiction of the United States Supreme Court. (P) GC.14 Explain the processes of selection and confirmation of Supreme Court justices. (P)
Our objectives today Explain why the Constitution created a national judiciary and describe its structure. Identify the criteria that determine whether a case is within the jurisdiction of a federal court, and compare the types of jurisdiction. Outline the process of appointing federal judges, and list their terms in office. Understand the impact of judicial philosophy. Examine the roles of court officers.
Why did we do this? Explain why the Constitution created a national judiciary and describe its structure
Remember??? Remember the Articles of Confederation? One of its many problems? Remember the Federalist Papers?
How is the court system structured? resources.aspx
Jurisdiction? What does Jurisdiction mean?
Jurisdiction Jurisdiction [joo r-is-dik-shuh n] noun 1. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. 2. power; authority; control: He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area. 3. the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police. 4. the territory over which authority is exercised: All islands to the northwest are his jurisdiction.
How is Jurisdiction determined? standingtheFederalCourts/Jurisdiction.aspx
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Does the Supreme Court Take all Cases? 06/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-rule-on- gay-marriage.html
How do you apply to be heard by the Supreme Court? does-the-u-s-supreme-court-decide- whether-to-hear-a-case.html
Appointment Outline the process of appointing federal judges, and list their terms in office. ps/JudgeshipAppointmentsByPresident.asp x
How long are their terms? the-courts/
What do you think? Understand the impact of judicial philosophy. What is Judicial Philosophy?
Judicial Philosphy Judicial philosophy is the way in which a judge understands and interprets the law. Laws are universal, but they must be applied to particular cases with unique circumstances. To do this, judges interpret the law, determining its meaning and sometimes the intent of those who wrote it.
What is a judge’s philosophy? A judge can be viewed as either… Conservative Liberal or Moderate different-types-of-judicial-philosophy.htm
Does his or hers views matter? What do you think?
Our Supreme Court Today -more-nuanced-breakdown-of-the- supreme- court.html?_r=0&abt=0002&abg=1
The Courts Need a Lot of Help Examine the roles of court officers. es.aspx
Our Standards Today Today's State Standard GC.13 Analyze Article III of the Constitution as it relates to judicial power, including the length of terms of judges and the jurisdiction of the United States Supreme Court. (P) GC.14 Explain the processes of selection and confirmation of Supreme Court justices. (P)
Our objectives today Explain why the Constitution created a national judiciary and describe its structure. Identify the criteria that determine whether a case is within the jurisdiction of a federal court, and compare the types of jurisdiction. Outline the process of appointing federal judges, and list their terms in office. Understand the impact of judicial philosophy. Examine the roles of court officers.