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Who hears and decides cases in NC state law?
The North Carolina state courts.
The courts basically decide cases involving crimes against who?
Crime committed against "the state." Individuals (who are victims or complainants) appear in court to testify as to the facts of the crimes committed against them, but the the crime is prosecuted as if it were a crime against all citizens of the state.
When citizens of the same state sue one another who handles their case?
The state courts
Who decides how many legislators each state gets in the legislative branch?
the president according to the citizens of the state
What amendment changed the jurisdiction of cases between a state and citizens of other states form the US courts to the state court?
Amendment XIThe judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state.
What is the role of the court system?
The role of the state judiciary system is vital to the operation of state government in general. The state courts interpret and apply state laws. They help resolve confflicts like business disgreements and grievances that citizens may have against each other. State courts also punish crimes that violate state law. Many consider the federal courts more important than state courts. But, State courts are important because state laws are important. Most laws that effect the citizen on a daily basis are state and local laws. It is the job of the state courts to interpret those laws.
What is one difference between state and federal courts in the US?
A: Only federal courts handle cases between citizens of different states
Is DUI a crime against a person?
No, it is an offense against "the state." "The state" in this instance representing ALL citizens.
What do federal courts not have to try cases in which a state is sued by citizens of another state?
They do not have jurisdiction.
Which of the branch decides whether follow the constitution?
The Judicial Branch of the government, which is divided as various courts on the state level and as the Supreme Court on the Federal level, decides whether laws are Constitutional or not.
The courts basically decide cases involving crimes against?
people and the state
How do state courts function?
The state courts are going to be set up according to the state constitution. Most of them have 3 levels. The local courts, usually set up by county. Then there are appeals courts, typically set up by regions within the state. And then the State has their highest court, normally referred to as the Supreme Court.
