1. The Courts

2. Latin Terminology Stare decisis Writ of certiorari Amicus curiae Writ of mandamus Writ of habeas corpus

3. Adjudication State of nature Tribal chief or warlord King’s law Courts Arbitration

4. Types of legal systems Common Law Civil Law

5. Constitutional Mandate Article III The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

6. Sources of American Law Federal and state constitutions Statutes Administrative regulations Case law – the rules and principles announced in court decisions

7. Structure of the Courts

8. Inferior Courts Circuit Court of Appeals District Court Specialized Courts of Limited Jurisdiction –Tax –Bankruptcy –Territorial –Military

9. Circuit Courts Map

10. Supreme Court Created by the Constitution Nine justices – appointed for life Original and appellate jurisdiction Can Affirm, Reverse or Remand

11. Judicial Review Marbury v. Madison (1803) Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee (1816)

14. Checks on the Court President Congress

16. Federal Judges Nominated by the president Serve for life Advice and Consent of the Senate Senatorial Courtesy ABA Rating

17. Lawyers 800,000 or 1 in 350 43% women; 17% minorities Functions of lawyers –Counsel clients –Negotiate –Draft documents –Litigate

18. A Federal Case