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THE JUDICIARY Chapter 10 O’Connor and Sabato American Government: Continuity and Change

THE JUDICIARY In this chapter we will cover… The Constitution and the Creation of the National Judiciary The Judiciary Act of 1789 and the Creation of the Federal Judicial System The American Legal System The Federal Court System How Federal Court Judges are Selected The Supreme Court Today How the Justices Vote Judicial Policy Making and Implementation

THE JUDICIARY Alexander Hamilton penned in the Federalist # 78 that the judiciary would be the “least dangerous branch of government. It lacked the teeth of both the other branches of government; it had neither the power of the sword nor the power of the purse.” Today the federal courts are very powerful. Nevertheless, the courts still have two basic limitations: they have neither the power of the purse, nor the power of the sword. The court cannot fund programs or their implementation nor can it force compliance with its rulings.

The Constitution and the Creation of the National Judiciary Article III of the Constitution establishes: a Supreme Court in which the judicial power of the United States is vested life tenure or 'good behavior' for judges judges receive compensation that cannot be diminished during their service such inferior courts as Congress may choose to establish the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court The intent of Article III was to remedy the failings of the Articles of Confederation which left judicial matters to the states.

Judicial Review Judges have used this power sparingly. The power has only been used about 140 times to strike down acts of Congress. It has been used more frequently (over 1200 times) to invalidate acts of state legislatures.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 and the Creation of the Federal Judicial System The American legal system is a dual system: state courts--actually 50 different “systems” federal courts Both systems have three tiers (established by the Judiciary Act of 1789): trial courts--litigation begins and courts hear the facts of the case at hand (original jurisdiction) appellate courts--decide questions of law, not fact (appellate jurisdiction) high or supreme courts

Judicial Review Judicial review is the power of a court to decide if a law or other legal issue contravenes the Constitution, and to then overturn it. This power is not mentioned in the Constitution. Judicial review was established by the Marshall Court for itself and posterity in Marbury v. Madison (1803). Marbury’s long-term effect has been to allow the Court to have the final say in what the Constitution means.

The American Legal System A dual system comprised of the federal court system and the judicial systems of fifty states. Which court is responsible for a particular case depends on jurisdiction. The law is composed of both criminal and civil aspects.

The Federal Court System The federal district courts, circuit courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court are called constitutional courts due to their creation by the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, legislative courts are set up by Congress for specific purposes.

Jurisdiction of the Federal District Courts Cases that involve the federal government as a party. Cases presenting a federal question based on a claim under the Constitution, a treaty with another nation, or a federal statute. Cases involving civil suits in which citizens are from different states, and the amount of money at issue is more than $75,000. Unresolved cases can be heard by the Courts of Appeals and then the Supreme Court.

How Federal Court Judges Are Selected The selection of judges is a very political process. Judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Often presidents solicit suggestions from members of the House of Representatives, Senators, their political party, and others. Provides the President opportunity to put a philosophical stamp on federal courts.

Race/Ethnicity and Gender of District Court Appointees

Who are Federal Judges? Typically federal judges have: held previous political office such as prosecutor or state court judge political experience such as running a campaign prior judicial experience traditionally been mostly white males been lawyers

Federal Selection Process President Dept. of Justice Senators ABA Interest Groups Senate Jud. Comm. Senate

Nomination Criteria No constitutional qualifications Competence Ideology/Policy Preferences Rewards Pursuit of Political Support Religion Race and gender

The Supreme Court Today According to a 2010 poll, only 23% of Americans knew how many justices sit on the Supreme Court, and two-thirds could not name a single member. In 2010, a poll of teenagers showed that only 2% could name the Chief Justice. The Supreme Court, and the federal court system, have a number of powers and some significant limitations. The courts are peopled by individuals who, like all of us, are influenced by participation in society.

How the Justices Vote Legal Factors Judicial Philosophy Precedent Judicial Restraint - advocates minimalist roles for judges Judicial Activism - feels that judges should use the law to promote justice, equality, and personal liberty. Precedent Prior judicial decisions serve as a rule for settling subsequent cases of a similar nature.

How the Justices Vote Extra-Legal Factors Behavioral Characteristics The personal experiences of the justices affect how they vote. Early poverty, job experience, friends, and relatives all affect how decisions are made. Ideology Ideological beliefs influence justices’ voting patterns. The Attitudinal Model A justice’s attitudes affect voting behavior. Public Opinion Justices watch TV, read newspapers, and go to the store like everyone else. They are not insulated from public opinion and are probably swayed by it some of the time.

How Cases Reach the Supreme Court Vast majority of cases decline Rule of 4 Cases denied for various reasons Case lacks a substantial federal issue Party lacks standing Court agrees with a lower court Cases is a political hot potato

How cases Reach the Supreme Court Writ of certiorari petitions are read Screened by law clerks Rule of 4 enacted Justices ask for more information Justices agree to oral arguments (court in session) Justices can make decision without arguments - per curiam decision

How Supreme Court Decisions are Made Case on the Docket Approx 95 Briefs and Amicus Briefs submitted Oral Argument Justices Conference Cases discussed Votes taken Opinion Assigned Opinions Drafted and Circulated Opinions Announced

Judicial Policy Making and Implementation All judges make policy. This was particularly noticeable following the Court-ordered desegregation the in 1954 Brown ruling. Courts do not have the power to implement their decisions. The Executive Branch must enforce the Court’s decisions.