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If the caseloads of the federal courts should become too heavy congress has the powers to?
They have the power to create new federal courts.
What is the hierarchy of courts in the Judicial Branch?
One Supreme CourtThere is one Supreme Court of the United States that serves as the final appellate court for the Judicial Branch. Supreme Court decisions set binding precedents for the courts below it.Thirteen CircuitsThere are thirteen US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts that serve as intermediate appellate courts between the trial courts and the Supreme Court. Most federal appeals are resolved at the Circuit level. Twelve of the Circuits have territorial jurisdiction over specific regions of the country and the District Courts operating in those regions. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has nationwide jurisdiction over special subject matter cases, such as appeals from the US Court of Federal Claims, and trademark and patent cases.US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts set binding precedents for the US District Courts within their territory, but their decisions are not binding on other Circuits or Districts outside their territory.Ninety-Four DistrictsThere are 94 US District Courts in the United States and its territories, all distributed amongst the federal Circuits. The District Courts are the trial courts that serve as the point of entry to the federal judiciary. District Court decisions are not binding on other courts.One Special Subject Matter CourtThere is one US Court of International Trade in New York City that functions as a trial court at the same level as the US District Courts. The USCIT has subject matter jurisdiction over customs cases and other matters related to international trade disputes.Attempt at Hierarchy Diagram1 US Supreme Court/|\13 US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts/|\94 US District Courts and 1 US Court of International Trade
How many Supreme Courts does the US federal judicial system have?
AnswerThe United States has one Supreme Court in the federal judicial system. There are Regional and District Federal Courts through which cases of a federal nature are appealed and heard. Each of the 50 states has a court, usually referred to as the (State) Supreme Court, that has the responsibility of interpreting the constitution of that state. These courts are not part of the federal judicial system.See Related Questions for more information about the federal judicial system.
What is federal court?
United States Federal Court SystemArticle III of the United States Constitution set out out to create three separate and unique branches of power: the Legislative, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the executive, including the president and its administration and the Judiciary. The Judiciary was established to protect the rights and freedoms that are ensured in the U.S. constitution. Unlike state courts, federal courts (under the judiciary branch) have the ability to change a ruling previously established by lowers courts, therefore allowing Federal Courts to make a peremptory decisions. However, only through the Court of Appeals can a citizens bring their case to a federal level. All federal cases must reviewed by the Court of Appeals to render certain that the case pertains to federal law as enacted in the United States constitution. Once a decision is made in a federal court, all lower courts must submit to the federal courts ruling.
What did FERA do?
FERA is also known as the Federal Emergency Relief Administration that was created by Franklin Roosevelt in 1932. This Administration was responsible for providing work opportunities and food to the people under the New Deal.
What is an accurate statement about the federal court system?
Congress has the power to create new federal courts.
If the caseloads of the federal courts should become too heavy congress has the powers to?
They have the power to create new federal courts.
What is called for a supreme federal tribunal but no other federal courts?
New Jersey Plan
What statement about the federal court system is accurate?
Congress has the power to create new federal courts
Which institution of government can create new federal courts and specify the number of judges on any federal court?
Congress.
Has the majority of litigation been filed in federal courts since the New Deal?
No. The majority of litigation, meaning court cases or lawsuits, is still filed in state courts. Challenges to federal legislation has always been filed in the federal courts because they have jurisdiction over acts of Congress. This has not changed since the New Deal.
Presidents have power to change the direction of the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary by?
1. appointing new judges who in principle have philosophies consistent with the president.2. limiting the jurisdiction of the federal courts with an executive order.3. forcing Congress to consider impeachment of specific judges.4. declaring martial law, which restricts judicial decision-making.
What percentage of federal court cases do the US District Courts hear?
The US District Courts hear approximately 80% of new federal cases; the US Court of International Trade and US Special Courts hear the remainder of the cases under original jurisdiction.
Is the federal reserve bank responsible for minting new coins?
False ! - :)
Do the lower courts have jurisdiction to hear cases in which a person is accused of committing a crime on certain types of federal property?
It depends on the type of federal property involved. Generally, federal district courts have jurisdiction over crimes committed on federal property, while certain specialized courts like military courts may have jurisdiction over crimes committed on specific types of federal property like military bases.
What US courts controlled by the maritime law?
US admiralty courts, also known as federal maritime courts, have jurisdiction over cases involving maritime law, including disputes related to ships, seamen, cargo, and marine insurance. These courts are found in key coastal cities such as New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco.
Which organ of the body is responsible for making new cholesterol when needed?
liver
