Judicial Branch Test Review
Judicial Branch Test Review
Original Jurisdiction:
The original jurisdiction of a court is the power to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, when a court has the power to review a lower court's decision.
Supreme Court:
The Supreme Court of the United States (first abbreviated as Scotus in 1879)[1] was established pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution in 1789 as the highest federal court in the United States. It has ultimate (and largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law, plus original jurisdiction over a small range of cases.
Opinion (judicial legal terms):
A judicial opinion is a form of legal opinion …show more content…
The Supreme Court Fellows Commission selects the fellows through a process that includes review of submitted materials and interviews of the finalists. The Commission, which consists of a panel of distinguished judges, lawyers, and professors selected by the Chief Justice, seeks outstanding applicants who are personable, discreet, trustworthy, and committed to serving the federal judiciary.
President’s most important influence over the Supreme Court:
One of the most important contributions of early American political thinkers to modern constitutionalism is the lesson that power ought to be divided into multiple institutions that share various governmental powers while checking each other.
Congressional Jurisdiction:
Congressional oversight refers to oversight by the United States Congress on the Executive Branch, including the numerous U.S. federal agencies.
Precedent: an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Stare decisis: a doctrine requiring that judges apply the same reasoning to lawsuits as has been used in prior similar cases.
What article created the judicial branch in the …show more content…
United States, 249 U.S. 47 (1919), was a United States Supreme Court decision concerning enforcement of the Espionage Act of 1917 during World War I.
Texas v. Johnson
Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989), was a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that invalidated prohibitions on desecrating the American flag enforced in 48 of the 50 states.
Rostker v. Goldberg
Rostker v. Goldberg, 453 U.S. 57 (1981), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court holding that the practice of requiring only men to register for the draft was constitutional.
U.S. v. Nixon
United States v. Nixon, 418 U.S. 683 (1974), was a landmark United States Supreme Court decision. It resulted in a unanimous 8-0 ruling against President Richard Nixon and was important to the late stages of the Watergate scandal. It is considered a crucial precedent limiting the power of any US president.
How many courts did the U.S. Constitution call for?
Who was given power to create the lower courts according to the U.S.
Original Jurisdiction:
The original jurisdiction of a court is the power to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, when a court has the power to review a lower court's decision.
Supreme Court:
The Supreme Court of the United States (first abbreviated as Scotus in 1879)[1] was established pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution in 1789 as the highest federal court in the United States. It has ultimate (and largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law, plus original jurisdiction over a small range of cases.
Opinion (judicial legal terms):
A judicial opinion is a form of legal opinion …show more content…
The Supreme Court Fellows Commission selects the fellows through a process that includes review of submitted materials and interviews of the finalists. The Commission, which consists of a panel of distinguished judges, lawyers, and professors selected by the Chief Justice, seeks outstanding applicants who are personable, discreet, trustworthy, and committed to serving the federal judiciary.
President’s most important influence over the Supreme Court:
One of the most important contributions of early American political thinkers to modern constitutionalism is the lesson that power ought to be divided into multiple institutions that share various governmental powers while checking each other.
Congressional Jurisdiction:
Congressional oversight refers to oversight by the United States Congress on the Executive Branch, including the numerous U.S. federal agencies.
Precedent: an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Stare decisis: a doctrine requiring that judges apply the same reasoning to lawsuits as has been used in prior similar cases.
What article created the judicial branch in the …show more content…
United States, 249 U.S. 47 (1919), was a United States Supreme Court decision concerning enforcement of the Espionage Act of 1917 during World War I.
Texas v. Johnson
Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989), was a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that invalidated prohibitions on desecrating the American flag enforced in 48 of the 50 states.
Rostker v. Goldberg
Rostker v. Goldberg, 453 U.S. 57 (1981), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court holding that the practice of requiring only men to register for the draft was constitutional.
U.S. v. Nixon
United States v. Nixon, 418 U.S. 683 (1974), was a landmark United States Supreme Court decision. It resulted in a unanimous 8-0 ruling against President Richard Nixon and was important to the late stages of the Watergate scandal. It is considered a crucial precedent limiting the power of any US president.
How many courts did the U.S. Constitution call for?
Who was given power to create the lower courts according to the U.S.