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Article III –National Judiciary

Article III –National Judiciary. Section 1 ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Section 2 – Jurisdiction Clause I subject parties Clause 2 __________ Clause 3 __________. 3. Section 3 – Treason 1. ( 2 part definition ) 2. _____________

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Article III –National Judiciary

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  1. Article III –National Judiciary • Section 1 • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • Section 2 – Jurisdiction • Clause I • subject • parties • Clause 2 __________ • Clause 3 __________ 3. Section 3 – Treason 1. (2 part definition) 2. _____________ 3._____________

  2. The National Judiciary Reference Chapter 18, Sections 1,2,4

  3. The Constitution establishes the Supreme Court

  4. The National Judiciary • Judiciary Act of 1789 (Senate Bill #1) • Establishes district and circuit courts 1802 1837 1801 1807 1869 1911 1863 1891 1925…

  5. Jurisdictionthe authority of a court to hear a case • Original – the first court in which a case is heard. • Appellate – a court that reviews a previously tried case

  6. Structure of Federal Court System

  7. Jurisdiction- What kinds of cases are heard in federal courts? • Cases with questions involving • The interpretation of the Constitution • Federal crimes as designated by Congress • Foreign diplomats • The US is a party to the case • Bankruptcy • Some state laws where the two parties are residents of different states

  8. What kinds of Cases are heard by District Courts? • Criminal Law • Violations of federal law • Bank robbery • Kidnapping • Mail fraud • Counterfeiting • Tax evasion • Civil Cases • Dispute between 2 parties; not criminal • Bankruptcy • Civil rights • Public land uses • Postal issues • Tax issues

  9. Other Special Courts(frequently called legislative courts)

  10. Other Court Officers • US Magistrates • Issue warrants, preliminary review, set bail… • US Marshalls • “sheriff”- arrests, custody, serve papers, courtroom order, civil disturbances • District attorneys and deputies • Government lawyers • Court Clerks • Papers, records, etc.

  11. A DUAL COURT SYSTEM State Courts Federal Courts Cases Federal statutes Constitution Oceans Maritime,admiralty US/foreign officials Interstate International • Everything Else • Criminal law • Civil law

  12. Jurisdictionthe authority of a court to hear a case

  13. Homework • Read and note 18.3 The Supreme Court p. 517-522 • Complete #1-5 p. 522

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