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Yes, the federal law applies across all states. Further state and Federal Laws can not violate the constitution and it is the US supreme court that decides if they do and if so will strike them down.
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Which courts are included in the judical branch?
All courts: state (Superior, Municipal and Small Claims; Appellate and State Supreme), Federal Courts (District, Circuit Courts of Appeal, Federal Supreme Courts), and Administrative Courts (Workers Compensation Appeals Board, Social Security, Etc.)
What are two main types of court in the American judicial system?
The two classications of courts are civil courts and criminal courts. Governmental divisions include federal, state, county, and municipal courts. A further division of federal and state courts is into trial courts and appeals courts.
American courts are usually either federal or courts?
state courts.
What is the role of federal and state courts?
Federal courts hear cases involving violation of Federal Statutes - State courts hear violations of statutes promulgated by their state legislatures.
Which courts hears the most cases state or federal?
State courts hear far more cases than federal courts.
Which branch overrule decisions made by lower courts?
In the U.S. there are two court systems, one at the federal level, and each state has its own courts. Federal cases that originated in lower courts can be appealed to higher federal courts that handle appeals. The highest court of appeals in the federal system is the United States Supreme Court. It is rare for cases to ever actually go this far. Each state is free to create its own court system, but most simply copy the federal system. Decisions by local courts may be appealed to that state's higher courts, often called a superior court or state supreme court.
What is the role of the federal courts?
Federal courts hear cases involving violation of Federal Statutes - State courts hear violations of statutes promulgated by their state legislatures.
In Georgia jury trials are done in which types of court?
In addition to federal courts, trials are held by state courts in Georgia. Each county or circuit has a Superior Court. Counties with sufficient population also have a State Court. Both superior and state courts hear general subject matter jurisdiction cases in both jury and bench trials. Counties and circuits also have juvenile courts, recorder's courts, probate courts, and magistrate courts. Each of these hear bench trials over certain subject matter. Finally, most cities have municipal courts, which hear bench trials over limited subject matter. state and superior courts
What are the different jurisdictions of the federal and state courts?
A difference between state and federal courts is that the federal court is limited to the types of cases listed in the Constitution, while the state courts have broad jurisdiction. Since both of the courts have jurisdiction, parties are allowed to choose to be heard by the federal or state court.
Can federal courts overrule state courts in legal matters?
Yes, federal courts have the authority to overrule state courts in legal matters when there is a conflict between state and federal law. This is based on the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law.
Are state courts separate from federal courts?
all the court systems are interlinked, but the state courts make their own decision without input from federal courts
Which court is the true trial court?
In many states they are the Circuit courts. In some they are the Superior Courts. In New York state it is the Supreme Court. In the federal system it is the US District Court for most matters.
