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Unit 4.1: Judicial Branch

Unit 4.1: Judicial Branch. Presentation Pro. SSCG4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government. SSCG16 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the federal judiciary

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Unit 4.1: Judicial Branch

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  1. Unit 4.1: Judicial Branch Presentation Pro • SSCG4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government. • SSCG16 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the federal judiciary • a. Explain the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, federal courts and the state courts. • a. Describe the structure and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

  2. Unit 4.1: Judicial Branch: Introduction Answer the following Questions: This is a picture of “Lady Justice” who is often used as a symbol for Judicial Systems. 1. Why do you think she is blind-folded? 2. What do you think the items in her hands represent? 1 2 3 4 Go To Section:

  3. Creation of the Judicial Branch • Establishment: • Supreme Court and "Inferior Courts" found in Article III • Purpose: • Interpret the laws • Resolve Conflict • The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office. • - Article III Section I 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Go To Section:

  4. Judicial Branch Roles • U.S. Supreme Court • Interprets the law • "Judicial Review" • Federal Courts • Deals with federal laws • Constitutional Issues • Issues involving parties across state lines or other countries • State Courts • Deals with State Laws 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Go To Section:

  5. Jurisdiction • Definition: • A court's right to hear (try and decide) a case • Types: • Original Jurisdiction (Trial Court) • First time a case is heard • Establishes facts of case/ determines innocence or guilt • Concurrent Jurisdiction • Ability for different courts to rule on the same matter, at the same time, in the same territory • Appellate Jurisdiction ( Appeals Court) • Higher court that reviews trial court decisions • Does not retry the case; only determines the following: • Original proceedings were fair • Law was correctly applied 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Go To Section:

  6. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court • Original and Appellate • Most are Appeals Cases 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Go To Section:

  7. Jurisdiction of Federal Courts • Original Jurisdiction over Federal Issues • 3 Levels: • Trial Courts (District Court) • Appellate Courts (Court of Appeals) • Supreme Court ( Court of Final Appeal) 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Go To Section:

  8. Jurisdiction of State Courts • 3 Levels: • Trial Courts • Appellate Courts (Court of Appeals) • State Supreme Court ( Court of Final Appeal) • Cases may be appealed to the Supreme Court if a federal or constitutional issue is involved. 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Go To Section:

  9. Closing • Make a Tree Map that includes the Supreme Court, Federal Courts and State Courts • Include the roles of each court and the jurisdictions • Turn in at the end of class 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Go To Section:

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