POLI 2051 Lecture : POLI FINAL NOTES KENNY
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Chapter 14: the courts: structure of the courts. International trade; 12 geographic circuit courts & 1 us court of appeals for the federal circuit which heads cases from all over the nation on patents & government contracts. Supreme court 9 justices; court of last resort (both original & appellate jurisdiction) name court after chief. Justice at time, receive a bunch of requests, adheres very few appeals; cases not heard by supreme court, lower court decisions stand (court of appeals) Constitutional courts: federal courts created by congress under the authority of article ii of the constitution. Legislative courts: highly specialized federal courts created by congress under the authority of article 1 of the. Constitution authorizes president to nominate & senate to confirm. Process same for all federal judges; way nominee is chosen differs according to level of federal court. General qualification is that nominee be a lawyer. Don"t need to be a judge to be elected.
