Tyler Junior College
Aji Fatou Sakho
Government - GOVT 2306 Sec 008 (12008) - Texas Government
What are the advantages and disadvantages of federal and state judges?
10/16/15
Table of Contents
1. Definition of Federal Courts and State Courts
a) Definitions and Types of Cases
2. Federal Judge
a. An advantage of being appointed
b. A disadvantage
3. State Judge
A. Being Elected
B. Disadvantage
b) An advantage and disadvantage of federal judges
c) A pro and con to state judges
Federal and State courts are the two types of courts that are acknowledged in America following Articles of the U.S Constitution. Initiating with Federal courts which follows Article 3, they practice disputes that involve the congress and laws passed by the constitution as they are initiated under the United States’ constitution. It’s jurisdiction is constricted to the types of cases under in the Constitution that are …show more content…
They are specifically “elected by the president for a fixed term of 15 years.” Which comes as a great disadvantage to them for they may still be remote from retirement and end up unemployed after the terms end. This also means that they’re job security is almost non-existent. Moreover, they are also “not protected by the Constitution from salary reduction.” With these regulations, State courts are seen as less independent compared to Federal courts which are “established under Article 3 of the Constitution.”
Furthermore, as they become appointed, Federal Judges get to serve a lifetime without being overthrown by another as long as they’re consistent with good behavior without the reduction of their salaries. Conjointly the powers and limitations of the national government are tested through the federal courts and the courts of the federal judges dominate the judicial system which gives the judges quite an empowering
Aji Fatou Sakho
Government - GOVT 2306 Sec 008 (12008) - Texas Government
What are the advantages and disadvantages of federal and state judges?
10/16/15
Table of Contents
1. Definition of Federal Courts and State Courts
a) Definitions and Types of Cases
2. Federal Judge
a. An advantage of being appointed
b. A disadvantage
3. State Judge
A. Being Elected
B. Disadvantage
b) An advantage and disadvantage of federal judges
c) A pro and con to state judges
Federal and State courts are the two types of courts that are acknowledged in America following Articles of the U.S Constitution. Initiating with Federal courts which follows Article 3, they practice disputes that involve the congress and laws passed by the constitution as they are initiated under the United States’ constitution. It’s jurisdiction is constricted to the types of cases under in the Constitution that are …show more content…
They are specifically “elected by the president for a fixed term of 15 years.” Which comes as a great disadvantage to them for they may still be remote from retirement and end up unemployed after the terms end. This also means that they’re job security is almost non-existent. Moreover, they are also “not protected by the Constitution from salary reduction.” With these regulations, State courts are seen as less independent compared to Federal courts which are “established under Article 3 of the Constitution.”
Furthermore, as they become appointed, Federal Judges get to serve a lifetime without being overthrown by another as long as they’re consistent with good behavior without the reduction of their salaries. Conjointly the powers and limitations of the national government are tested through the federal courts and the courts of the federal judges dominate the judicial system which gives the judges quite an empowering