the judicial branch the united states government
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THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
The United States Government
Constitutional
Types of Courts
Constitutional
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
Types of Courts
Constitutional
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts”
Types of Courts
Constitutional
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1)
Types of Courts
Constitutional
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891
Types of Courts
Constitutional
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94)
Types of Courts
Constitutional
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific cases
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific casesArticle 1 of the
Constitution
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific casesArticle 1 of the
Constitution 1. Court of Federal Claims
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific casesArticle 1 of the
Constitution 1. Court of Federal Claims 2. Military Tribunals
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific casesArticle 1 of the
Constitution 1. Court of Federal Claims 2. Military Tribunals 3. Court of Appeals for the
Armed Forces
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific casesArticle 1 of the
Constitution 1. Court of Federal Claims 2. Military Tribunals 3. Court of Appeals for the
Armed Forces 4. Territorial Courts
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific casesArticle 1 of the
Constitution 1. Court of Federal Claims 2. Military Tribunals 3. Court of Appeals for the
Armed Forces 4. Territorial Courts 5. U.S. Tax Court
Types of Courts
Constitutional Special
Decide if laws and actions are constitutional.
“Regular Courts” or “Inferior Courts” 1. U.S. Supreme Court (1) 2. Courts of Appeals (12)
created in 1891 3. District Courts (94) 4. U.S. Court of International
Trade
Here specific casesArticle 1 of the
Constitution 1. Court of Federal Claims 2. Military Tribunals 3. Court of Appeals for the
Armed Forces 4. Territorial Courts 5. U.S. Tax Court 6. Court of Veterans Affairs
Types of Courts
Inception
No federal courts under the Articles of Confederation
Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution established the Judicial Branch
Judiciary Act of 1789: created the federal court system
Process
Step 1: cases are first heard in one of the 94 federal district courts.
Step 2: if the decision is disputed it will be reviewed by the court of appeals who may decide to send it to the Supreme Court
Step 3: the Supreme Court decides whether laws or actions are “constitutional”
Structure/Powers
The Supreme had 6 justices in 1789Today there are 9 justicesChief Justice: head of the Supreme CourtAssociate Justices: the other 8 members of
the courtJudicial Review: only the Supreme Court can
declare laws and actions “unconstitutional”
Appointment
Federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, are appointed by the President.
The Senate approves all appointments made by the President.
Supreme Court Justices serve life terms.
Appointment
Federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, are appointed by the President.
The Senate approves all appointments made by the President.
Supreme Court Justices serve life terms. Why?
Appointment
Federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, are appointed by the President.
The Senate approves all appointments made by the President.
Supreme Court Justices serve life terms. Why?
Types of Opinions
After hearing a case the Supreme Court releases their decisions
Majority OpinionConcurring OpinionDissenting Opinion
Firsts for Supreme Court Justices
John Jay:
Oct. 1789-Jun.1795
Firsts for Supreme Court Justices
John Jay: first Justice ever
Oct. 1789-Jun.1795
Firsts for Supreme Court Justices
John Jay: first Justice everThurgood Marshall:
Oct. 1967-Oct. 1991Oct. 1789-Jun.1795
Firsts for Supreme Court Justices
John Jay: first Justice everThurgood Marshall: first African American
Justice
Oct. 1967-Oct. 1991Oct. 1789-Jun.1795
Firsts for Supreme Court Justices
John Jay: first Justice everThurgood Marshall: first African American
JusticeSandra Day O’Connor:
Oct. 1967-Oct. 1991 Sep. 1981-Jan.2006
Oct. 1789-Jun.1795
Firsts for Supreme Court Justices
John Jay: first Justice everThurgood Marshall: first African American
JusticeSandra Day O’Connor: first female Justice
Oct. 1967-Oct. 1991 Sep. 1981-Jan.2006
Oct. 1789-Jun.1795