Judicial Branch
how many Sup Ct justices CURRENTLY?
9
Oklahoma sues Texas.
Federal
written law
statute
somebody gets sued (lawsuit)
cival
usually, who can vote in a primary election?
only registered party members
how long are oral arguments in the supreme court?
30 min/side
A black man isn't allowed to vote in Alabama.
Federal
when the courts order something to stop
injunction
government is always the prosecutor
criminal
want the government to control both social and economic aspects of a nation
socialist - top left of chart
what is an appellate court?
court for appeals cases - people who lost their case in a lower court and want to try again
An FBI agent got shot on the job in Colorado.
Federal
what is due process?
guarantee of a FAIR trial for EVERY person
hire lawyer to file complaint
civil
want the government to stay out of both social and economic aspects of a nation
libertarian - bottom right of the chart
name the two steps it takes for a federal judge to get that position
1) appointed by president
2) approved by senate
A woman went streaking at a Royals Game.
state
what's an affidavit?
written testimony of what happened
grand jury hearing
criminal
wants the government to control economic aspects but wants more social freedoms
democrat
what is the most important decision-making step for the supreme court and WHY?
writing the opinion - sets precedent for future cases
A man is on trial for raping women in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri.
Federal
give an example of a petty offense, a misdemeanor, and a felony
PO - parking ticket
M - assault, DUI
F - murder, rape
civil
where would a republican fall on the chart and what word do we use to describe how they feel about the government's role in economics?
top right - laissez faire