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Gov Review Video #35: The Judicial Branch - A Brief Intro

Gov Review Video #35: The Judicial Branch - A Brief Intro. A Brief Intro To The Judicial Branch To Succeed In Gov. Judicial Branch - Important Terms. Plaintiff - person (group) that charge the defendant in either a civil or criminal case

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Gov Review Video #35: The Judicial Branch - A Brief Intro

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  1. Gov Review Video #35: The Judicial Branch - A Brief Intro A Brief Intro To The Judicial Branch To Succeed In Gov

  2. Judicial Branch - Important Terms • Plaintiff - person (group) that charge the defendant in either a civil or criminal case • Civil law - dispute between two people or groups (divorce, child custody, etc.) • Criminal law - government is the plaintiff and charges someone with a crime • Most cases NEVER go to trial William Marbury James Madison

  3. Judicial Branch - Important Terms • Class action suits - one group (representing many people) sues another • Former NFL players and concussions • Amicus Curiae - Latin for “friends of the court” • Interest groups, government, corporations, etc. write the Supreme Court about a court case • Describes how the decision would affect them • Provides key information not included in the case

  4. Judicial Branch - Basic Facts • Article III of the Constitution: • Requires a Supreme Court and inferior courts • Judges hold their offices during “good Behavior” • Impeachment of Samuel Chase • Judiciary Act of 1789: • Congress could create lower federal courts • 6 judges on the Supreme Court - 5 associate, 1 Chief Justice

  5. Judicial Branch - Basic Facts • The president nominates Supreme Court justices • Must be approved by the Senate • Throughout most of history, justices have been white males • Justices serve for life - won’t be influenced by public opinion or partisan politics Thurgood Marshall 1967 Sandra Day O’Connor 1981

  6. See You Back Here For Video #36: The Structure of The Judicial System • Thanks for watching • Best of luck in May

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