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What is Judical branch made up of?
The Judicial branch is made up of the Supreme Court, the US Courts of Appeal, the US District Courts and other courts of limited or special jurisdiction such as the Bankruptcy Court, the Court of Federal Claims and other courts.
Can all the federal courts handle any matter at all?
No. There are a variety of federal courts that handle only specific types of law, such as federal tax court. Federal district court, the general trial courts in the federal system, have broad authority to handle trials, but only on matters of federal question or if the federal courts have jurisdiction for some other reason, such as diversity.
Judical branch role?
the judicial branches role is to check other branches and listening to appeals from lower courts.
What is the difference between state and federal courts in correctional alternatives?
One sends their convicted defendants to a state-run prison system, the other to the federal prison system.
What courts are the trial courts for federal civil and criminal cases?
Primarily the U.S. District Courts, though there are other trial courts as well, including magistrate courts, the bankruptcy courts, the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, various military courts, and the U.S. Tax Court. For a detailed summary of the U.S. federal court system, see "Understanding Federal and State Courts" at <http://www.uscourts.gov/EducationalResources/FederalCourtBasics/CourtStructure/UnderstandingFederalAndStateCourts.aspx>
What are the trial courts for the federal court system?
The 94 US District Courts are the trial courts of the federal judicial branch. The district courts were created by Congress and have jurisdiction to hear most categories of federal cases, civil and criminal. There are 94 federal districts, at least one in each state, DC, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The US District Courts hear cases of general jurisdiction (criminal and civil cases). The US District Courts hear 80% of trial cases; however, the "federal court system" is broader than the Judicial Branch and the US Special Courts that hold the other 20% of federal trials. The US Special Courts include US Bankruptcy Courts, US Tax Courts, the US Court of Federal Claims and several other courts of limited jurisdiction established under Congress authority in Article I of the Constitution. While these are part of the federal court system, they are not part of the Judicial Branch but part of the Legislative Branch.
What are 2 other courts that are part of federal judicial system?
State supreme court, court of military appeals.
Where do most of the cases that reach the federal courts of appeals come from?
Federal district court.
Why do you have a federal and state court system in a federal system?
The United States has a dual court system that consists of federal courts and state courts because the federal government and state governments are separate entities. Federal courts generally handle matters related to federal laws, US treaties and the US Constitution. Each state is governed by federal laws, but also has an independent government with its own constitution, laws and local ordinances, and the right to enforce them. The state court system processes cases that arise under their jurisdiction (authority) and ensures defendants and litigants receive due process under the state statutes and constitution, as well as under the US Constitution. The federal courts don't have a right to hear these cases unless they also involve federal or US constitutional law.
What is the general term for the US Supreme Court and other courts?
The Federal court system. The Article III courts, which comprise the Supreme Court, the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, the US Court of International Trade, and the US District Courts are additionally part of the Judicial Branch. No other federal courts are included in the judicial branch; most are technically part of the Legislative Branch.
What are 2 types of inferior courts?
the two main stes if inferior federal courts. the lower courts are called district courts and appellate courts.
What two major systems of courts are there?
There are two main systems, Judicial, dealing with laws, and civil, dealing with codes and mainly civil matters. Breaking a law , such as stealing a car, would go to the judicial system. Claims that a company was negligent and allowed an injury to happen would go to civil court. An auto accident insurance claim might go either way, depending if the defendant was supposedly breaking any laws as said time of incident.
