PLSC 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Certiorari, Oil Spill, Amicus Curiae
3 Nov 2017
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Gained this job because courts are seen as less political. 94 total - at least one in every state. First federal courts to hear cases involving federal issues (in general). 1 in dc, federal circuit - nationwide: federal policies a. b. Different regional courts might rule different in federal matters. Different laws apply depending on where you live: Ex: prayer in school is legal and there may not be prayer led by faculty. But as far as saying a prayer at a graduation or sporting event. Until the supreme court rules on it, it can remain the individual district choices. If the supreme court refuses to take the case, the lower ruling stands. Goes through same circuit as great falls lady. Cases on appeal from district courts and some state courts. Two types of jurisdiction (what kinds of cases you"re allowed to hear) a. Original jurisdiction: where this court is the first court to hear that kind of case.
