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What portion of the supreme court's session are open to the public?
None
Are Virginia's supreme court judges elected or appointed?
In Virginia, judges of ALL courts are elected by the Virginia House and Senate, and not by the public at large. In the event of a vacancy in the Supreme Court, the Governor may appoint a justice to serve until the next session of the General assembly, when a vote will take place.
The Court can be influenced by public opinion?
If the reference is to the Supreme Court being influenced by public opinion then technically the answer is no because the Supreme Court passes judgment based on law. If the reference is to lower courts, then the answer is yes because jury by trial is based upon public opinion.
What is one way that chief justice earl warren supports the supreme courts?
He compares public education in his time to education in the 19th century
What is judical branches?
The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court and all lower courts. The Supreme Court hears cases involving public officials, and it declares laws unconstitutional. The lower courts determine the futures of those who have commited crimes, or it settles disagreements between citizens of the United States.
What are the names of the 3 courts that make up the judicial branch?
There are 3 "levels" of courts that make up the judicial branch. These are: 1. Trial courts 2. Courts of appeal 3. Court of last resort. Another system of levels comprised within the judicial system is district courts, circuit courts, and appellate courts.
What is the use of the petty session court?
Petty session courts, often referred to as magistrates' courts, handle minor criminal offenses, civil disputes, and local matters. They deal with cases such as traffic violations, public disorder, and small-scale theft, providing a more accessible and less formal environment for justice. Additionally, these courts can issue warrants, handle preliminary hearings, and make decisions on bail applications. Their primary goal is to efficiently manage less serious cases, alleviating the burden on higher courts.
What does the Judicical branch do?
The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court and all lower courts. The Supreme Court hears cases involving public officials, and it declares laws unconstitutional. The lower courts determine the futures of those who have commited crimes, or it settles disagreements between citizens of the United States.
Appeals from the federal US District Courts go to the US Courts of Appeals?
The question is a true statement (usually).Under certain circumstances, cases go directly from US District Courts to the US Supreme Court, under expedited appeal. Examples are cases involving high ranking public officials, and those in which Congress specified when writing the legislation that challenges go to the Supreme Court on expedited appeal.
Why did union have more power then individual workers?
unions had the approval of the courts and public
What is the judical branch?
The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court and all lower courts. The Supreme Court hears cases involving public officials, and it declares laws unconstitutional. The lower courts determine the futures of those who have commited crimes, or it settles disagreements between citizens of the United States.
A case can arrive at the supreme court through each of these ways except what?
A case can arrive at the Supreme Court through several avenues, including appeals from lower federal courts, state supreme courts, and through writs of certiorari. However, it cannot arrive directly from a trial court or through a simple request from the public or other entities without the proper legal procedures being followed. The Court typically selects cases that involve significant constitutional questions or legal principles.
