SSCG13a
To what purpose does the Senate Judiciary Committee serve.
This committee conducts hearings prior to Senate votes on the confirmation of federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, who are nominated for the positions by the President.
The Supreme Court has _____________________ in cases of suits between states or cases involving ambassadors or public ministers.
original jurisdiction
In the case of Marbury v. Madison 1803 - This incoming President took office and realized that several of the last minute appointments had not been hand-delivered to the appointees. He was angry at his predecessor for the attempt to pack the judicial system with Federalists.
Thomas Jefferson
The court's opinion on a case. (what MOST of them think)
majority opinion
The court's opinion on a case. (what MOST of them think)
majority opinion
Why are federal judgeship appointments and Supreme Court Justice appointments lifetime appointments.
They must have the freedom to make unpopular decisions while interpreting the law and not concern themselves with trying to get reelected.
The Supreme Court has _____________________ on almost any other case on appeal that involves a point of constitutional and/or federal law.
appellate jurisdiction
This is a written court order. (order = mandatory... think about it)
Writ of Mandamus
Written opinions by those justices who do not agree with the court’s majority decision.
Dissenting Opinion
the person filing a suit
plaintiff
Check all the apply - Most federal judges are drawn from the ranks of...
Leading Attorneys, Legal Scholars, Law School Professors, State Court Judges
The authority of a court to hear (try and decide) a case.
jurisdiction
In the case of Marbury v. Madison 1803 - He went to the Supreme Court seeking the court to issue a writ of mandamus to order the delivery of his appointment, since it was made before the new President took office.
William Marbury
This is when one or more of the justices agree with the court’s opinion and want to add or emphasize points not made in the majority opinion.
Concurring Opinion
the person who the suit is being filed against
defendant
The Judicial Branch of government, which includes the court system and the judges, is known as...
the judiciary
Which Article establishes the Supreme Court as the highest federal court in the United States?
article III
The ability of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the constitutional validity of a certain legislative act.
judicial review
An order by a lower court to send up the record in a given case for review by the Supreme Court in decision where there is a question of constitutionality or the interpretation of a statute.
writ of certiorari
Past examples to be followed in similar cases.
precendent
This is a standing committee in the Senate which conducts hearings during the Vacancy to Confirmation process of Federal Judicial Nominations.
senate judiciary committee
Why is the Supreme Court known as the court of last resort.
A decision issued by the Supreme Court cannot be appealed.
In the case of Marbury v. Madison 1803 - This outgoing Federalist President filed newly created judiciary positions with loyal Federalists. The Senate confirmed all of these appointments but unfortunately, this outgoing president had not hand delivered all of the appointments to the appointees.
John Adams
How many justices must agree to hear a case in order for that case to be placed on the court’s docket, or calendar. (rule of __ )
4
Written documents filed with the court that outline detailed statements and arguments that support each side of the case.
brief