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What is the difference between district courts and federal courts?
District courts hear cases on topics assigned to them by Congress, and federal courts hear cases regarding constitutional law and treaties.
District courts cover an assigned territory that is based primarily on?
State boundaries
Why was the circuit courts made?
Becasue they are the lowest level state courts in the state judicial system - courts of "original jurisdiction' which hear cases within their assigned judicial "circuit."
What is the role of magistrates in the federal courts?
Conducts routine hearings assigned by federal judges.
What is session judge?
Some municipal courts are known as 'Courts of General Session' - such a judge would probably be a municipal judge assigned to the bench in that court.
What is the number of judges on a district courts?
For US and most state Distict Courts - there is no set number of judges assigned. There is a sufficient number assigned to hear the caseload of that paricular court but since they all hear cases individually and no cases are heard "En Banc" at District Court level the number of judges assigned to that particular court is not germaine.
Trial courts have jurisdiction over all offenses including felonies and appeals?
Not a true statement. Trial Courts do NOT hear appeals. That function is assigned to the Court of Appeals.
Why was the circuit made?
Becasue they are the lowest level state courts in the state judicial system - courts of "original jurisdiction' which hear cases within their assigned judicial "circuit."
Does each state have the right to refuse to accept the decisions of courts in other states?
No, if you are each a different state you cannot comment or refuse to accept decisions of different state courts.
Who is assigned to over see social security?
The Social Security Administration.
What decides whether rights have been taken away?
Courts.
What courts courts are in general jurisdiction?
Courts of general jurisdiction are typically state trial courts that have the authority to hear a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, probate, family, and juvenile matters. In the United States, these courts are often referred to as "superior courts," "district courts," or "circuit courts," depending on the state. They can hear cases not specifically assigned to other courts and have the power to grant various remedies and judgments. Their decisions can often be appealed to higher appellate courts.
