PL SC 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Constitution, Lemon V. Kurtzman, Senatorial Courtesy
22 Apr 2016
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State courts deal with state laws and protections. Criminal law: cases where a law is broke and society seeks punishment. Civil law: disputes between individuals, organizations, and the government in which actors seek compensation. Judicial doctrine = guidelines set forth by the court for the consideration of certain types cases. Procedural doctrine = guidelines establishing how lower courts work. Substantive doctrine = guidelines judges follow to determine which party should prevail (lemon test) District court, court of appeals, and the supreme court. Legislative courts: those established by congress under their article i powers. Establish the facts of the case and apply the relevant law. Deal with both criminal and civil matters. Concerns questions of fairness: the application of laws and determination of fact. No right to an appeal; court selects their own cases. Nominated by the president and confirmed by the senate.
