The American judicial system was first established under the Articles of Confederation, but when the United States Constitution was ratified in 1788, Congress had the authority to create the federal judicial system. The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the federal law of the United States. This act established the Supreme Court as having judiciary power. Judicial review is when the actions of the legislature and executive branches of government are subject to review and can be invalidated by the judicial branch. It allows the supreme court to take a more active role in make sure that the other branches of government are following the constitution. The review was established by the 1803 case of Marbury versus Madison. Today the Federal court
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Alternatives such as arbitration, mediation, and negotiations are used. ADR procedures cost less and the turnaround time is quicker. ADR procedures are collaborative and allow for each party to voice their concerns or opinions. It also allows for both parties to come up with other creative ways to end the dispute that a traditional court may not legally be able to impose. In some cases, the mediator or arbitrator are lawyers themselves. This is a private proceeding where there is no public record. By keeping the dispute out of the public record, both parties may be able to keep their business relationship. Another way disputes can be resolved is through settlement offers. The desire to resolve differences is instinctive for many Americans. Most of us do not trouble, and many people are afraid of having to go to court. The opinions of others are often a motivating factor in trying to settle disputes. Another way is through focus groups. The attorneys get a group of citizens together and show them the evidence. The group then breaks out and come up with recommendations. Lawyers argue the case based on assumption of facts, and then a verdict is
Alternatives such as arbitration, mediation, and negotiations are used. ADR procedures cost less and the turnaround time is quicker. ADR procedures are collaborative and allow for each party to voice their concerns or opinions. It also allows for both parties to come up with other creative ways to end the dispute that a traditional court may not legally be able to impose. In some cases, the mediator or arbitrator are lawyers themselves. This is a private proceeding where there is no public record. By keeping the dispute out of the public record, both parties may be able to keep their business relationship. Another way disputes can be resolved is through settlement offers. The desire to resolve differences is instinctive for many Americans. Most of us do not trouble, and many people are afraid of having to go to court. The opinions of others are often a motivating factor in trying to settle disputes. Another way is through focus groups. The attorneys get a group of citizens together and show them the evidence. The group then breaks out and come up with recommendations. Lawyers argue the case based on assumption of facts, and then a verdict is