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The Court System of USA
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CORNELL NOTES
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1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court *State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court *State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court *State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court, *CivilCourt , *Family Cou and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court, *Civil Court, *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court, and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
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Make an appeal =
Ask the next court level
to hear your story.Make an appeal =
Ask the next court level
to hear your story.
Inside a Courtroom
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
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Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Inside a Courtroom
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Inside a Courtroom
Judge The Jury
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Inside a Courtroom
Judge The Jury
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Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Inside a Courtroom
Judge The Jury
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Witness
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
Defense attorney
The Jury
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Witness
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
Defense attorney
The Jury
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Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
Prosecutio
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The Jury
Witness
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Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Criminal CourtCriminal Court
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
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The Jury
Witness
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
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Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Civil CourtCivil Court
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
Plaintiff
Defens
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The Jury
Witness
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
Petitio
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Responden
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The Jury
Witness
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
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Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Family CourtFamily Court
Inside a Courtroom
Judge
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The Jury
Witness
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Witness Clerk
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Witness Clerk
Bailiff
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Judge
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Witness Clerk
Bailiff
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allery
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
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Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Inside a Courtroom
Judge Witness
Prosecuting Attorney
ProsecutionDefense
Court Clerk (or Reporter)
Judge Witness
Prosecuting Attorney
Defense
Defendant
Prosecution
Jury
Visitors’ Gallery
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
United States Courts of Appeals and United States District Courts
The United States Court System
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The United States Court System
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
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The United States Supreme Court
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• Established by Article III of the Constitution.
• Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government.
• Final decisions in solving problems about the US Constitution.
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Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
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Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
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Congress makes laws.
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Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
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Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
The Supreme Court …changes laws.
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Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
The Supreme Court …changes laws.
… checks that laws match the Constitution
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
The Supreme Court
• Established by Article III of the Constitution.
• Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government.
• Final decisions in solving problems about the US Constitution.
The United States Court System
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*Judges are called “Justices.”*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court
2013 - 2014
The Supreme Court
There Are Nine Supreme Court Justices
2013 - 2014
The Supreme Court
The first meeting in New York of the United States Supreme Court in 1790 and 1791. From left, William Cushing, Chief Justice John Jay, John Blair, and James Wilson.
The Very First Supreme Court Had Four Justices
The Supreme Court
The first meeting in New York of the United States Supreme Court in 1790 and 1791. From left, William Cushing, Chief Justice John Jay, John Blair, and James Wilson.
John Rutledge
The Very First Supreme Court Had Four Justices
The Supreme Court
The first meeting in New York of the United States Supreme Court in 1790 and 1791. From left, William Cushing, Chief Justice John Jay, John Blair, and James Wilson.
John Rutledge
The Very First Supreme Court Had Five Justices
The Supreme Court
There Are Nine Supreme Court Justices
The Supreme Court
There Are Nine Supreme Court Justices
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
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Associate Justice Sotomayor
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
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Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine justices appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine justices appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme CourtChief
Justice John
Roberts
Chief Justice John
Roberts
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine justices appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
The Supreme CourtChief
Justice John
Roberts
Chief Justice John
Roberts
The Supreme CourtChief
Justice John
Roberts
Chief Justice John
Roberts
Associate
Justice
Thomas
Associate
Justice
Thomas
The Supreme CourtChief
Justice John
Roberts
Chief Justice John
Roberts
Associate
Justice
Thomas
Associate
Justice
Thomas
Associate Justice Kagan
Associate Justice Kagan
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts + Associate Justices.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts + Associate Justices.*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
The Supreme Court
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
How is the Supreme Court different from lower level courts?
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
How is the Supreme Court different from lower level courts?
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
How is the Supreme Court different from lower level courts?
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
How is the Supreme Court different from lower level courts?
Clerk
Attorneys
Marshall
How is the Supreme Court different from lower level courts?
Antonin Scalia• Associate Justice• Appointed by Ronald Reagan
in 1986.• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.• Born 1936.• RIGHT leaning….
Anthony Kennedy• Associate Justice• Appointed by Ronald
Reagan in 1988.• Graduated from Harvard
Law School.• Born in 1936.• Moderate….
Clarence Thomas• Associate Justice• Appointed by George H. W.
Bush in 1991.• Graduate of Yale Law
School• Born in 1948.• RIGHT leaning….
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Associate Justice• Appointed by William
Clinton in 1993.• Graduate of Columbia
University Law School.• Born in 1933.• LEFT leaning….
Stephen Breyer• Associate Justice.• Appointed by William
Clinton in 1994.• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.• Born in 1938.• LEFT leaning….
John Roberts• Chief Justice • Appointed by George W.
Bush in 2005.• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.• Born in 1955.• Right leaning….
Samuel Alito
• Associate Justice.• Appointed By George W.
Bush in 2006.• Graduate of Yale Law
School.• Born in 1950.• Right leaning….
Sonia Sotomayor
• Associate Justice.• Appointed by Barack
Obama in 2009.• Graduate of Yale Law
School.• Born in 1954.• Left leaning….
Elena Kagan
• Associate Justice.• Appointed by Barack
Obama in 2010.• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.• Born in 1960• Left leaning….
John Paul Stevens• Retired Justice.• Appointed by Gerald
Ford in 1975.• Graduate of
Northwestern University Law School.
• Born in 1920.
David Souter
• Retired Justice• Appointed by George
H.W. Bush in 1990.• Graduate of Harvard and
Harvard Law• Born in 1939.
Sandra Day O’Conner
• Retired Justice• Appointed by Ronald
Reagan in 1979• Graduate of Stanford
University Law School.• Born in 1930.
The First Women Supreme Court Justices
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Congress makes laws.
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Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
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Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
The Supreme Court …changes laws.
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Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
The Supreme Court …changes laws.
… checks that laws match the Constitution
The Supreme Court
• Established by Article III of the Constitution.
• Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government.
• Final decisions in solving problems about the US Constitution.
Important Powers of the Supreme Court
Important Powers of the Supreme Court
• Precedent: Supreme Court Justices vote on problems. The majority vote = the final decision. That decision becomes a precedent. Precedents guide future court decisions.
• Judicial Review: Supreme Court Justices have power to study laws and other court decisions and say they are ‘unconstitutional.’ The Court has power to cancel laws and decisions that do not match the Constitution.
Important Powers of the Supreme Court
• Precedent: Supreme Court Justices vote on problems. The majority vote = the final decision. That decision becomes a precedent. Precedents guide future court decisions.
• Judicial Review: Supreme Court Justices have power to study laws and other court decisions and say they are ‘unconstitutional.’ The Court has power to cancel laws and decisions that do not match the Constitution.
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.5. What does the Supreme Court do?*Our Gov’t: (1)Legislative Branch makes laws & (2)Executive Branch controls laws.*(3)Judicial Branch: Changes bad laws; ensures laws match the Constitution.*Judicial Review: Using the Constitution to support laws; ”interpreting’ the Const.*Precedent: Majority of court votes on final decision. Used for future problems.6. Examples of Precedent and Judicial Review: *Plessy v. Ferguson *Brown v. Board of Education
Thurgood Marshall
• First African American Justice• Appointed by Lyndon Johnson
in 1967.• Graduate of Howard University
Law School.• 1908 - 1993
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
Homer Plessy
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
1896
Plessy v. Ferguson
Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.”
Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.”
Justice John Marshall Harlan
1896
1896
1954
Thurgood Marshall
• First African American Justice• Appointed by Lyndon Johnson
in 1967.• Graduate of Howard University
Law School.• 1908 - 1993
Brown v. Board of Education
1954
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.5. What does the Supreme Court do?*Our Gov’t: (1)Legislative Branch makes laws & (2)Executive Branch controls laws.*(3)Judicial Branch: Changes bad laws; ensures laws match the Constitution.*Judicial Review: Using the Constitution to support laws; ”interpreting’ the Const.*Precedent: Majority of court votes on final decision. Used for future problems.6. Examples of Precedent and Judicial Review: *Plessy v. Ferguson *Brown v. Board of Education*Justice Thurgood Marshall: became 1st Af Am Supreme Court Justice
Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary: The Constitution set up the Federal Court system. 9 Supreme Court Justices change bad laws.
1. The United States Court SystemLocal Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts2. In the courtroom*Judge*Jurors*Defendant*Witnesses*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts4.The Supreme Court*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.*”Equal Justice Under Law”*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st Court = 4)*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.5. What does the Supreme Court do?*Our Gov’t: (1)Legislative Branch makes laws & (2)Executive Branch controls laws.*(3)Judicial Branch: Changes bad laws; ensures laws match the Constitution.*Judicial Review: Using the Constitution to support laws; ”interpreting’ the Const.*Precedent: Majority of court votes on final decision. Used for future problems.6. Examples of Precedent and Judicial Review: *Plessy v. Ferguson *Brown v. Board of Education*Justice Thurgood Marshall: became 1st Af Am Supreme Court Justice
*Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?*Who has roles in the courtroom?*What are three levels of the court system?*What does it say on the Supreme Court building?*What does the Supreme Court do?*What established the Supreme Court?*Where did Homer Plessy live? *When do Justices stop working for the court?*How does the Supreme Court work?*How many judges are appointed to the Supreme Court?*How did lawyers stop legal segregation?
Inside a Courtroom