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What kind of cases does the US Supreme Court hear? |
cases arising under the Constitution, and US laws/treaties admiralty & maritime jurisdiction US is a party a state and citizens in another state two or more states citizens in different states citizens in state claiming land grants in another controversies between a state or citizens and foreign citizens or nations ambassadors or public ministers |
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What created the Federal Judicial System? |
The Judiciary Act of 1789 |
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What are the three levels of the federal court system? |
Trial Appellate Supreme |
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What is the major criteria by which federal judges are selected (nominated/approved)? |
Experience ideology rewards political support religion race,ethnicity, gender |
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Traditionally, what are the major characteristics (demographics) of federal judges when compared to the general American population? |
Male better educated male protestant richer white lawyers |
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How many justices are on the US Supreme Court? |
nine |
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What is the "Rule of Four"? |
If four of the nine justices agree to hear a case, it will be heard. |
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What is the difference between judicial restraint and judicial activism? |
restraint: letter of the law activism: 'spirit' of the law |
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What are the two ways in which courts are established? |
Constitutional Legislative |
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Terms |
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