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Deb Shelton Test
11-4-14 test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did the Framers provide for a national judiciary? | 1. Weakness of Articles of confederation 2. independent judiciary is the only way for the government to work |
| What is the Chief difference between the constitutional and the special courts? | application of the Constitution; special courts hear a much narrower range |
| Which is the only court created in the Constitution? | Supreme Court |
| The only judicial office? | Chief Justice |
| Over what cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction? | 1. those to which a state is a party 2. cases affecting public officials |
| Exclusive jurisdiction? | 1. all controversies between two or more states 2. all cases against public officials |
| From what courts are cases appealed to the Supreme Court | 1. Federal district courts 2. highest state 3. Appellate Court 4. Court of Military Appeals/Veterans Appeals |
| Explain the process of appointing judges | President appoints, Senate confirms |
| For what terms (How do you get out of it)? | resign, retire, die, or impeach |
| How may federal judges be removed from office? | impeachment |
| What restriction does the Constitution place on Congress' power to set judicial salaries? | cannot reduce it |
| What are the major functions of the clerks of the federal courts? | 1. custody of the seal of the court and 2. keeps a record of the courts proceedings |
| Judicial Branch | Article III |
| What does original Jurisdiction mean? | first hearing |
| What are two ways a person can be convicted of treason? | 1. Confession in open court 2. Testimony of two witnesses |
| Unofficial title of the tenth justice? | solicitor general |
| List the federal court system (could be ascending or descending order) | District court, Appellate court, Supreme Court (that is ascending order) |
| How many district courts are there? | 94 |
| How many Courts of Appeal are there? | 13 |
| Which Court has no original jurisdiction? | Appellate Court |
| First African American | T. Marshall |
| Current African American (second to serve) | Thomas |
| First woman | O'Conner |
| First Hispanic | Sotomayor |
| How many women have ever served? | 4 |
| How many women are on now? | 3 |
| Who was the fourth woman to serve? | Kagan |
| Chief Justice | Roberts |
| What three woman are currently serving on the court now? | Sotomayor, Ginsburg, and Kagan |
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