JUDICIAL BRANCH THE UNITED STATES COURT SYSTEM. I. JURISDICTIONS A. Original Article III, section 2 B. Appellate.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Chapter 18 Review. Cases that are only heard in federal court 1.Original Jurisdiction 2.Appellate Jurisdiction 3.Exclusive Jurisdiction 4.Precedent.
Advertisements

U.S. Government Unit K: The Judicial Branch Chapter 18 The Federal Court System.
THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM Chapter 18. The Judicial System  Articles of Confederation did not set up a national judicial system  Major weakness of the Articles.
The Judiciary Unit 6 Chapters 19, 20. Law Civil LawCriminal Law Participants ▫Plaintiff ▫Defendant Outcome ▫Damages ▫Injunction ▫Writ of Mandamus Participants.
The Judiciary. Trial Courts vs Appellate Courts (original jurisdiction vs appellate jurisdiction)
The Judicial Branch Federal Courts Today in Class Take out your quick and dirty notes (homework from last night) Take your phone and sign on to socrative.com.
The Judicial Branch Article III of the US Constitution.
JUDICIAL BRANCH ARTICLE III. JURISDICTION: THE AUTHORITY OF A COURT TO HEAR PARTICULAR CASES. JURISDICTION DEPENDS ON WHICH SYSTEM –STATE OR FEDERAL --
The US Court System Objective 2.01.
Federal Court System Identify the source of power of the federal courts Name the various levels of federal courts and describe their jurisdictions LESSON.
Reminders… Make up the Executive/Legislative Branch test! Make up the Executive/Legislative Branch test!
The Supreme Court. Composition of the Court Judiciary Act of 1789 Six justices, including 1 Chief Justice Changed 6 times since Current number is 9 justices,
The Federal Courts Chapter 11 Section 1. Constitutional Origins The courts are established by Article III of the Constitution. The courts are established.
Chapter 18.2 The Inferior Courts
American Law Court System and Procedures. HYbn5chttps:// HYbn5c
WHAT WE ASK OF THE SUPREME COURT…
Judicial Branch Chapter 11: The Federal Court System.
Judiciary Unit Chapter 18 Page 506+.
State Government Judicial Branch. VA Supreme Court 7 Justices (1 Chief and 6 Associates) Chosen by the General Assembly 12 year terms (8 years for lower.
Federal Court System. Federal Courts Creation of Federal Courts –No national court system under Articles of Confederation –Article III established Supreme.
The Judicial Branch Chapter 18. THE INFERIOR COURTS Section 2.
Federal Court System. Certiorari A Latin word meaning “to inform”, in the sense that the petition informs the Court of the request for review.
Judicial. JUDICIAL BRANCH BASIC INFORMATION Types of Cases Civil – involves a lawsuit filed (plaintiff), and (defendant) court decides responsibility.
The Organization and Structure of the Judicial Branch As you read and highlight the excerpt from The Majesty of the Law, Look for the following concepts:
Chapter 18 The Judicial Branch. National Judiciary ► During the Articles of Confederation, there were no national courts and no national judiciary system.
Unit 6 Mastery Assignment 1 WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY A GAME?? Here is your chance to create your own...Using the terms on the next slide, you can create.
Judicial Branch Vocabulary. Inferior Courts Lower federal courts, beneath the Supreme Court.
The Courts – Federal Court System Objective: Identify the source of power of the federal courts Name the various levels of federal courts and describe.
JUDICIAL BRANCH ARTICLE III. LEADERSHIP- SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. It is the only court actually created.
Powers of the Federal Courts Ch. 11. I. The National Judiciary A. Creation of National Judiciary  None made with the Articles of Confederation  Hamilton.
1 Ch The National Judiciary Article III, Section 1 “The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior.
Unit IV: The Judicial Branch The Third Branch of Government.
The Judicial Branch. I. Two Types of Law In America A. Criminal Law – Laws protecting property and individual safety 1. Most of these laws are made at.
Presentation Pro © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc. Magruder’s American Government C H A P T E R 18 The Federal Court System.
Jurisdiction and Inferior Courts Article III, Section 1.
The Judicial Branch “The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from.
United States Federal Courts youtube. com/watch
Bell Ringer What is the purpose of the judicial branch?
The Federal Court System
Unit 4: Law & the Legal System
JUDICIAL BRANCH Ch. 18.
The Judicial Branch.
The Judical Branch The federal Court System
Types of Federal Courts
The Judicial Branch Chapter
The Federal Court System
Hosted by Type your name here
Legal Basics.
JUDICIAL BRANCH – CHARACTERISTICS OF COURTS
The Supreme Court and the Federal Court System
Supreme Court – how different from other branches?
Assignment, Discussion & Activity with 8.3 & 8.4
Power and Jurisdiction of the Courts
Unit 4: Law & the Legal System
Courts The Constitution created one court in Article III
“Dual” Court System “Dual” Court System “Dual” Court System.
A2: The Judicial Branch Basics Notes
A2: The Judicial Branch Basics Notes
The Judicial Branch Supreme Court.
The Federal Court System
Agenda 1. Warm-Up 3. The National Judiciary
The Judicial Branch.
Judicial Branch.
The Federal & State Courts
Judicial Branch Chapter 11 and 12
Agenda: Monday 10/17 Collect Reading Assignment
Federal and State Courts Notes
The Judicial Branch The Courts.
Review Sheet for Judicial Branch
NB#26 Judicial Branch Notes
Presentation transcript:

JUDICIAL BRANCH THE UNITED STATES COURT SYSTEM

I. JURISDICTIONS A. Original Article III, section 2 B. Appellate

II. COURT CREATION A. Supreme Court Constitution B. All Others Congress

III. FEDERAL COURT STRUCTURE A. Judges B. Trial Courts District Special Courts

C. Appeals Courts 12 Circuits D. Supreme Court 1. 9 “Justices” 2. Original Jurisdiction 3. Appellate Jurisdiction “writ of certiorari”

IV. CIVIL VS. CRIMINAL LAW A. Adversary System B. Civil Law 1. Plaintiff 2. Defendant 3. Damages 4. Standard of judgment

C. Criminal Law 1. Plaintiff 2. Defendant 3. Guilt 4. Standard of Judgment

V. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION A. State or Federal Courts 1. Parties of two states 2. Civil cases of $50,000 +

VI. SUPREME COURT “OPINIONS” A. Unanimous B. Concurring C. Majority D. Dissenting (Minority) Opinion

VII. WASHINGTON STATE COURT SYSTEM A. Judges B. Trial Courts 1. District 2. Superior C. Appeals 3 Divisions D. Supreme Court 9 Justices

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.