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Should congress ever limit the jurisdiction of the federal courts for political reasons?
No. The limits are set where they are intended to be; once you let politicians meddle with the lines, you allow a precedent that effectively means Congress controls the courts, an imbalance of power that contradicts the very idea of the system.
Clarifying information:
Putting aside the issue of tinkering with jurisdiction for "political purposes", it is incorrect to say that limits have been set and that Congress should not control the courts.
Congress to a great degree DOES control the jurisdiction of the courts and this is not inconsistent with our Constitution. Article III of the US Constitution states:
"The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme (sic) Court and such other inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish."
In addition, Article I states that Congress shall have the power to create tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court. Article I does not state that Congress SHALL do so.
Thus, the United States Constitution did not create a federal court system nor even mandate that one be created. Congress has complete constitutional discretion to create, not create or remove a court that had already been created by it.
As to jurisdiction specifically, Article III states as to the Supreme Court:
"In all other cases before mentioned, the supreme (sic) Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make."
From this it is clear that Congress has the power to alter the jurisdiction of the federal courts. There have been many Congressional attempts to restrict the jurisdiction of the federal courts. The Supreme Court has ruled that some have been constitutional and others unconstitutional.
What else can I help you with?
What effects did the impeachment of justice samuel chase have on the federal judiciary?
it established the federal judge could not be removed for political reasons.
Who provided political leadership by expressing the reasons for colonial independence from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence?
is it congress...questionmark??
Why would Congress impeach a federal official?
The reasons given in the U.S. Constitution are...treason,bribery,high crimes, andmisdemeanors.
What document did the colonists issue in 1776 when they felt their right as englishmen had been violated?
In 1776, the Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence. The document explained the colonists' reasons for severing their political ties with Great Britain.
When does the federal reserve charter expire?
The Federal Reserve Charter does not contain an expiration date for various reasons. However, the charter is subject to revocation by Congress.
What are two reasons why Congress is a political body?
Congress is a political body because it is composed of elected representatives who are accountable to their constituents, reflecting the democratic principles of representation and public participation in governance. Additionally, Congress plays a critical role in shaping and enacting legislation, thereby influencing national policy and addressing the diverse interests and needs of the population. This legislative function is inherently political, as it involves negotiation, debate, and alignment of various political ideologies and agendas.
What political reasons lead to the us involvement in World War 2?
The Congress was not about to just walk away from the attack on their Naval Fleet bombed by the Japanese. This motivated them to declare war on Japan. Prior to that the Congress policy was of neutrality and isolationism.
What is deciding not to buy a product for political reasons?
Boycotting (this refers to avoiding anything for political or other reasons).
Was the conflict in Northern Ireland religious or political?
It was more for political and social reasons, than for religious reasons.
Why do you immigrate?
People immigrate for political reasons and for economic reasons.
What Are political reasons for manifest destiny?
Slavery, Political, and Democracy.
What president was hated most by congress?
Andrew Johnson probably would win this honor. He was a life-long Democrat, and a Southernerm picked by Lincoln for political reasons. Congress was mostly Republican and wanted tough measures on the South. Johnson did not go along. Congress did not take long to impeach Johnson and he almost lost the Senate vote.
