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What were judges called in Rome?

In ancient Rome, judges were typically referred to as "praetors." The praetor was an elected magistrate responsible for administering justice and presiding over legal proceedings. There were different types of praetors, such as the praetor urbanus, who dealt with cases involving citizens, and the praetor peregrinus, who handled cases involving foreign nationals. Additionally, in certain contexts, judges could also be called "iudices," referring to individuals appointed to decide specific cases.


Why was the acquisition of the Philippines controversial to Americans?

The Acquisition of the Philippines was controversial because of the Insular Cases, that made the people of Puerto Rico American citizens, but did not give them all the rights of an American citizen.


What are the eleven Supreme court decisions that affect women's rights?

There have been dozens of cases that specifically affected women's rights, from gender discrimination to reproductive rights to suffrage cases back in the 1870's..


In 1865 a freed African-American slave in the South would be unable to serve on a jury for a trial involving whites.?

In 1865, many Southern states upheld laws that effectively barred African Americans, including freed slaves, from serving on juries, particularly in cases involving white individuals. This systemic discrimination reflected the prevailing racial attitudes of the time, which sought to maintain white supremacy and limit the rights of Black citizens. Despite the legal end of slavery with the 13th Amendment, societal and legal barriers continued to disenfranchise African Americans, undermining their participation in the justice system.


In most cases involving judicial review the courts have ruled how?

found the governmental actions in question to be constitutional

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What are cases involving citizens of different states known as?

Federal cases involving citizens of different states are called "diversity" cases if that is the claimed basis for Federal court jurisdiction.


Courts decides cases against citizens and State?

decides cases involving crimes against


Who decides cases involving state rights?

Legislative


What four types of case are included in the federal courts jurisdiction?

Federal courts have jurisdiction over four main types of cases: cases involving federal law, cases involving the U.S. Constitution, cases in which the U.S. government is a party, and cases between citizens of different states (diversity jurisdiction) where the amount in controversy exceeds a specified threshold. These cases ensure that federal laws and constitutional rights are upheld uniformly across states. Additionally, federal courts may hear certain specialized cases, such as those involving maritime law or bankruptcy.


Cases involving this decide the limits of the government's power and the rights of the individual?

Constitutional law


How can a KING give a Citizens natural rights?

A truly sovereign king can give citizens whatever rights he chooses. In most cases, kings did not impart those rights to any citizen.


Are there 10 court cases involving water rights?

Globally, the number is probably closer to 800+.


How do cases involving citizens rights reach the Supreme Court?

All cases start out in lower local courts to be heard. After the initial verdict the party that feels that they should have gotten a different outcome they will appeal. The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeals and the verdicts can be fought all the way to them.


What courts usually handle cases involving 5000 or less?

Small claims court


Two consuls did all of the following except?

The two consuls did all of the following except judge the cases involving non-citizens.


How have state and federal courts usually ruled on cases involving the police power and drunk driving suspects?

they have upheld the right of society to protect itself against drunk drivers and rejected individual rights arguments


How have state and federal court usually ruled on cases involving the police power and drunk driving suspect?

they have upheld the right of society to protect itself against drunk drivers and rejected individual rights arguments