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THE COURTS. Did the Supreme Court choose the President in 2000? Should the Court stay out of “ partisan ” politics? Why did not the Court respect the decision of the Florida Supreme Court? Is anyone suspicious that the Court is not as objective as we would prefer?.
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THE COURTS • Did the Supreme Court choose the President in 2000? • Should the Court stay out of “partisan” politics? • Why did not the Court respect the decision of the Florida Supreme Court? • Is anyone suspicious that the Court is not as objective as we would prefer?
The Power of Judicial Review • The power of the Supreme Court to declare actions of the other branches and levels of government unconstitutional. • Marbury v. Madison (1803) is the case that established judicial review. • What are the tensions between federal judges and the ideal of democracy?
U.S. Courts: A Three-Tiered System • At the bottom of the pyramid: the 94 U.S. federal district courts, with at least one district in each state. • Some courts, legislative courts, deal with specialized areas such as taxes and maritime law. • Next is the U.S. Court of Appeals, 12 geographically situated courts that hear cases from the district courts. These are also called “appellate” courts. • At the top are the SUPREMES. There are nine justices. Who are they?
Terms to Know • Standing • Executive Privilege • Writ of certiorari- “rule of four” • Amicus Curiae • Opinions, Concurring Opinions, Dissenting Opinions
Courts Make Policy Court Decisions Over Time • Period I: National Power and Property Rights • Period II: The Economy • Period III: Individual Rights and Liberty • Period IV: Conservative Retrenchment Terms to KNOW: • Original Intention • Strict Construction
Influences on the Court • Presidential and Congressional • Groups and Movements • Public and Private Sector Leaders • Public Opinion • World Opinion