Duel Justice
Watkins, Robert
GCU
Duel Justice
The United States of America utilizes a duel court system in its judicial system. The two courts systems are federal and state. Courts that exist at the state or local level are established by the individual state, and exist “within states there are also local courts that are established by cities, counties, and other municipalities, which we are including in the general discussion of state courts.” Courts that exist at the Federal level have been established under the United States Constitution and rule on disputes concerning the Constitution and laws that are passed by Congress. This essay will be inclusive of how the Supremacy clause of the United States constitution can affect jurisdiction, …show more content…
Constitution or federal laws (under federal-question jurisdiction);
• Cases between citizens of different states if the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 (under diversity jurisdiction); and
• Bankruptcy, copyright, patent, and maritime law cases.”
In situations when federal and state courts both possess jurisdiction; the involved parties to choose state court or to federal court venue.
Supreme Court and Jurisdiction As the highest court in the United States, the Supreme Court has the lawful authority provided Article III of the U.S. Constitution created the Supreme Court and “authorized Congress to pass laws establishing a system of lower courts. In the federal court system’s present form, 94 district level trial courts and 13 courts of appeals sit below the Supreme Court.” This means that regardless of status of status, the Supreme Court has the final decision.
The Plethora of Court …show more content…
Cases begin their journey in a lower court and if needed, work their way up to a higher court. State courts mostly have two levels of trail courts inclusive of limited jurisdiction and specific jurisdiction. Courts of general jurisdiction are inclusive of circuit courts, superior courts, district courts, or courts of common pleas, They hear lawsuits that are attached to larger monetary issues, or more serious types of crimes than cases heard in a limited venue. When a case progresses, there is the appellate courts, which do not hold trails, but rather, function to review the decisions made by lower courts, and uphold or reverse the decision made
The distraction of a multi court system
The intent for the development of so many courts is apparent; to deal with crime. However, it can be argued that the vast number of courts detracts from the imposition of justice throughout the country. It appears to be the causation of different standards that effect punishments, and without standardization the system is unfair, and thus, collectively unjust. One standard across the board, would appear to be the most beneficial for every member of society.
Watkins, Robert
GCU
Duel Justice
The United States of America utilizes a duel court system in its judicial system. The two courts systems are federal and state. Courts that exist at the state or local level are established by the individual state, and exist “within states there are also local courts that are established by cities, counties, and other municipalities, which we are including in the general discussion of state courts.” Courts that exist at the Federal level have been established under the United States Constitution and rule on disputes concerning the Constitution and laws that are passed by Congress. This essay will be inclusive of how the Supremacy clause of the United States constitution can affect jurisdiction, …show more content…
Constitution or federal laws (under federal-question jurisdiction);
• Cases between citizens of different states if the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 (under diversity jurisdiction); and
• Bankruptcy, copyright, patent, and maritime law cases.”
In situations when federal and state courts both possess jurisdiction; the involved parties to choose state court or to federal court venue.
Supreme Court and Jurisdiction As the highest court in the United States, the Supreme Court has the lawful authority provided Article III of the U.S. Constitution created the Supreme Court and “authorized Congress to pass laws establishing a system of lower courts. In the federal court system’s present form, 94 district level trial courts and 13 courts of appeals sit below the Supreme Court.” This means that regardless of status of status, the Supreme Court has the final decision.
The Plethora of Court …show more content…
Cases begin their journey in a lower court and if needed, work their way up to a higher court. State courts mostly have two levels of trail courts inclusive of limited jurisdiction and specific jurisdiction. Courts of general jurisdiction are inclusive of circuit courts, superior courts, district courts, or courts of common pleas, They hear lawsuits that are attached to larger monetary issues, or more serious types of crimes than cases heard in a limited venue. When a case progresses, there is the appellate courts, which do not hold trails, but rather, function to review the decisions made by lower courts, and uphold or reverse the decision made
The distraction of a multi court system
The intent for the development of so many courts is apparent; to deal with crime. However, it can be argued that the vast number of courts detracts from the imposition of justice throughout the country. It appears to be the causation of different standards that effect punishments, and without standardization the system is unfair, and thus, collectively unjust. One standard across the board, would appear to be the most beneficial for every member of society.