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| Make a diagram of the federal judiciary. How do state courts fit into this picture? How many district and appeals courts are there? What federal judicial district does San Antonio belong in? What appeals court circuit? |
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Diagram--SEE PICTURE!
· How do state courts fit into this picture?
- if case is a state one, can only appeal with federal issue
· How many district and appeals courts are there?
- 94 and 13
· What federal judicial district does San Antonio belong in?
- Western District of TX
· What appeals court circuit?
- 5th
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| Explain what happens when a case is tried and then appealed. How likely is it that the Supreme Court will decide to hear an appeal? |
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| Four justices must agree to hear an appeal. |
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How many Supreme Court justices are there? Who is the Chief Justice? |
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There are 9 supreme court justices and the Chief Justice is John Roberts Jr. |
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| List and explain the five kinds of opinions issued by the Supreme Court. What are the four kinds of decisions? |
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Opinions: explains the reasons behind the decision...
unanimous, majority, plurality, concurring, and dissenting.
Decisions: indicates which party the Court supports and by how large a margin |
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| Describe how Marbury v. Madison established the power of judicial review. What part does the power of judicial review play in the policymaking process? |
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-The supreme court declared an Act of Congress Unconstitutional
The court rebuked both the president and Congress.
It has a primary responsibility to establish legal precedents that will guide the decisions of lower courts. |
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| 5 Sources of American Law |
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1. COmmon Law
2. Statutory Law
3. Administrative Law
4. Court Rules
5. Constitutional Law |
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