Federal Courts
Which courts hear cases?
What are two criteria to look for in selecting a potential judge?
Prior experience, background, health, education, political, ideology, etc
What does abuse of power of a judge mean?
Misuse of power, but no crime
Define constitutional courts. Give two examples of constitutional courts that we mentioned in class
High court that deals with constitutional laws
1. Court of Appeals
2. Supreme Court
3. U.S. District Court
How long do federal judges serve for?
Lifetime
How many members from the Senate is needed to convict a federal judge?
Two-third of the senate members need to agree to convict
Define legislative courts. Give one example of legislative courts that we mentioned in class
Courts created by the Congress for specialized purpose
1. United States Tax Court
2. Court of Federal Claims
Which selection of state judge method is up to the public to pick?
Election method
What are the two houses of legislature called?
New York State Senate and New York State Assembly
What is the name of main trial courts at the federal level?
District courts
Describe the Missouri Plan (think about what the other name is)
Merit Selection (Missouri Plan): Governor appoints, then the judge will serve for one year, then election for longer term if public agrees
What is it called when we have the governor remove the judge?
Legislative address
What is the name of main trial courts in New York State?
Supreme court
Based on Assignment 3.2: Judicial Selection Assignment, who do you think has the most votes on being a good judge?
1st: Fu (7)
2nd: Savanna (5)
Tie for 3rd: Jesus (4) and Maddison (4)
4th: Maadiha (3)
Tie for 5th: Munim (2), Shaniya (2), and Jessica (2)
At what age do a New York supreme court judge must retire?
Last day of December in the year in which he or she reaches the age of 74