Explain why judicial independence is a cornerstone of the U.S. judicial system.

It helps to safeguard the Rule of Law. No one is above the law. All people are entitled to equal justice.

Compare judicial restraint (originalist) with judicial activism.

Restraint involves a judge that should interpret the constitution according to the Framers original intention, while Activism judges can adapt to the meaning of the constitution to meet the demands of contemporary realities.

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of having federal judges appointed for life rather than having a term limit.

An advantage is where they are insulated from the political process, while disadvantages range from young and inexperienced, and inspires justices to stay on the bench long after good sense would have retired them.

Describe the basic structure of the federal court system.

Supreme Court, District Courts: Claims, International trade, Military Counts, Circuit Courts: Tax, District of Columbia

Describe the types of court cases hear in a federal district court.

Involving U.S and a foreign government, Violations (Civil Rights, Employment Rights) Criminal Offenses (murder, destruction)

List and describe the steps involved for how the Supreme Court Decisions are made.

1. Select Cases: choose a case 2. Briefs and Arguments: support a point of view and write and argument. 3. Opinions: meet privately to discuss whether guilty or not guilty. 4. Court Orders: full review, briefs, argument and decision, final decision.

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Unit 6 Q&A

Question	Answer
Explain why judicial independence is a cornerstone of the U.S. judicial system.	It helps to safeguard the Rule of Law. No one is above the law. All people are entitled to equal justice.
Compare judicial restraint (originalist) with judicial activism.	Restraint involves a judge that should interpret the constitution according to the Framers original intention, while Activism judges can adapt to the meaning of the constitution to meet the demands of contemporary realities.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of having federal judges appointed for life rather than having a term limit.	An advantage is where they are insulated from the political process, while disadvantages range from young and inexperienced, and inspires justices to stay on the bench long after good sense would have retired them.
Describe the basic structure of the federal court system.	Supreme Court, District Courts: Claims, International trade, Military Counts, Circuit Courts: Tax, District of Columbia
Describe the types of court cases hear in a federal district court.	Involving U.S and a foreign government, Violations (Civil Rights, Employment Rights) Criminal Offenses (murder, destruction)
List and describe the steps involved for how the Supreme Court Decisions are made.	1. Select Cases: choose a case 2. Briefs and Arguments: support a point of view and write and argument. 3. Opinions: meet privately to discuss whether guilty or not guilty. 4. Court Orders: full review, briefs, argument and decision, final decision.
What checks exist on the power of the Supreme Court?	Congress, and President

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