AP Gov Review Video #36: The Structure Of The Judicial System

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AP Gov Review Video #36: The Structure Of The Judicial System Everything You Need To Know About The Structure Of The Judicial System To Succeed In Gov

3 Major Courts District Courts Courts of Appeals Supreme Court

District Courts 94 - including territories; 89 in the 50 states; 1 for D.C.; 1 for Puerto Rico At least one per state Each court has an attorney appointed by the president - confirmed by Senate MOST FEDERAL cases are heard here - roughly 80% These are courts of Original Jurisdiction - no appeals Most cases end in plea deals

Courts of Appeals 12 District Courts - 1 in D.C. 1 court for at least 2 states 3 judges hear cases Review cases from District Courts Can review orders and decisions of Federal Regulatory Agencies Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) No trials or testimonies - reviewing decisions by District Courts

The Supreme Court - One’s Last Hope For Appeal Most cases NEVER make it here About 80/year They decide which cases to hear Rule of 4: 4 judges agree? Your case is heard! Interpret Constitution and how it applies to laws Judicial Review: Most significant power Established in Marbury v. Madison Court can declare a law unconstitutional

The Supreme Court - One’s Last Hope For Appeal 8 Associate Justices, 1 Chief Justice Justices are nominated by the President, approved by Senate Can hear cases from states Usually only after states’ appeal process is exhausted Presidents’ legacies can be cemented through Supreme Court nominees

Test Tips Multiple-Choice: Role of each court Free Response: Checks and Balances Supreme Court - how judges are appointed - next video

See You Back Here For Video #37: Selecting Judges Thanks for watching Best of luck this year