3. Topic:
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court *State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
4. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court *State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
5. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court *State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
6. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
7. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
8. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court, *CivilCourt , *Family Cou and State Courts2.
In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
9. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court, *Civil Court, *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
10. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court, and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
11. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
23. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
26. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
28. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
30. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
32. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
35. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
37. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
38. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
39. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner &
Respondent)
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Criminal CourtCriminal Court
42. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Civil CourtCivil Court
45. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
Family CourtFamily Court
50. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
55. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
68. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st Court =
6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
77. The Supreme Court
• Established by Article III of the Constitution.
• Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government.
• Final decisions in solving problems about the US Constitution.
90. 1.
2.
3.
Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
The Supreme Court …changes laws.
… checks that laws match the Constitution
91. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
92. The Supreme Court
• Established by Article III of the Constitution.
• Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government.
• Final decisions in solving problems about the US Constitution.
94. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
95. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
99. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*Judges are called “Justices.”
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
103. The Supreme Court
The first meeting in New York of the United States Supreme Court in 1790 and 1791.
From left, William Cushing, Chief Justice John Jay, John Blair, and James Wilson.
The Very First Supreme Court Had Four Justices
104. The Supreme Court
The first meeting in New York of the United States Supreme Court in 1790 and 1791.
From left, William Cushing, Chief Justice John Jay, John Blair, and James Wilson.
John
Rutledge
The Very First Supreme Court Had Four Justices
105. The Supreme Court
The first meeting in New York of the United States Supreme Court in 1790 and 1791.
From left, William Cushing, Chief Justice John Jay, John Blair, and James Wilson.
John
Rutledge
The Very First Supreme Court Had Five Justices
108. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve. (1st
Court = 6)
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
120. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
121. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine justices appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
122. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine justices appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
125. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine justices appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
128. The Supreme Court
Chief
Justice John
Roberts
Chief
Justice John
Roberts
Associate
Justice
Thomas
Associate
Justice
Thomas
AssociateJustice
Kagan
AssociateJustice
Kagan
129. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts + Associate Justices.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
130. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts + Associate Justices.
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
143. Antonin Scalia
• Associate Justice
• Appointed by Ronald Reagan
in 1986.
• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.
• Born 1936.
• RIGHT leaning….
144. Anthony Kennedy
• Associate Justice
• Appointed by Ronald
Reagan in 1988.
• Graduated from Harvard
Law School.
• Born in 1936.
• Moderate….
145. Clarence Thomas
• Associate Justice
• Appointed by George H. W.
Bush in 1991.
• Graduate of Yale Law
School
• Born in 1948.
• RIGHT leaning….
146. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Associate Justice
• Appointed by William
Clinton in 1993.
• Graduate of Columbia
University Law School.
• Born in 1933.
• LEFT leaning….
147. Stephen Breyer
• Associate Justice.
• Appointed by William
Clinton in 1994.
• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.
• Born in 1938.
• LEFT leaning….
148. John Roberts
• Chief Justice
• Appointed by George W.
Bush in 2005.
• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.
• Born in 1955.
• Right leaning….
149. Samuel Alito
• Associate Justice.
• Appointed By George W.
Bush in 2006.
• Graduate of Yale Law
School.
• Born in 1950.
• Right leaning….
150. Sonia Sotomayor
• Associate Justice.
• Appointed by Barack
Obama in 2009.
• Graduate of Yale Law
School.
• Born in 1954.
• Left leaning….
151. Elena Kagan
• Associate Justice.
• Appointed by Barack
Obama in 2010.
• Graduate of Harvard Law
School.
• Born in 1960
• Left leaning….
152. John Paul Stevens
• Retired Justice.
• Appointed by Gerald
Ford in 1975.
• Graduate of
Northwestern
University Law School.
• Born in 1920.
153. David Souter
• Retired Justice
• Appointed by George
H.W. Bush in 1990.
• Graduate of Harvard and
Harvard Law
• Born in 1939.
154. Sandra Day O’Conner
• Retired Justice
• Appointed by Ronald
Reagan in 1979
• Graduate of Stanford
University Law School.
• Born in 1930.
160. 1.
2.
3.
Congress makes laws.
The President controls laws.
The Supreme Court …changes laws.
… checks that laws match the Constitution
161. The Supreme Court
• Established by Article III of the Constitution.
• Top of the Judicial Branch in the Federal Government.
• Final decisions in solving problems about the US Constitution.
163. Important Powers of the Supreme Court
• Precedent: Supreme Court Justices vote on problems. The
majority vote = the final decision. That decision becomes a
precedent. Precedents guide future court decisions.
• Judicial Review: Supreme Court Justices have power to study
laws and other court decisions and say they are ‘unconstitutional.’
The Court has power to cancel laws and decisions that do not
match the Constitution.
164. Important Powers of the Supreme Court
• Precedent: Supreme Court Justices vote on problems. The
majority vote = the final decision. That decision becomes a
precedent. Precedents guide future court decisions.
• Judicial Review: Supreme Court Justices have power to study
laws and other court decisions and say they are ‘unconstitutional.’
The Court has power to cancel laws and decisions that do not
match the Constitution.
165. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
5. What does the Supreme Court do?
*Our Gov’t: (1)Legislative Branch makes laws & (2)Executive Branch controls laws.
*(3)Judicial Branch: Changes bad laws; ensures laws match the Constitution.
*Judicial Review: Using the Constitution to support laws; ”interpreting’ the Const.
*Precedent: Majority of court votes on final decision. Used for future problems.
6. Examples of Precedent and Judicial Review:
*Plessy v. Ferguson
*Brown v. Board of Education
166. Thurgood Marshall
• First African American Justice
• Appointed by Lyndon Johnson
in 1967.
• Graduate of Howard University
Law School.
• 1908 - 1993
173. Plessy v. Ferguson
Our Constitution is color-blind, and
neither knows nor tolerates classes
among citizens.”
Our Constitution is color-blind, and
neither knows nor tolerates classes
among citizens.”
Justice John Marshall Harlan
1896
176. Thurgood Marshall
• First African American Justice
• Appointed by Lyndon Johnson
in 1967.
• Graduate of Howard University
Law School.
• 1908 - 1993
186. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary:
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
5. What does the Supreme Court do?
*Our Gov’t: (1)Legislative Branch makes laws & (2)Executive Branch controls laws.
*(3)Judicial Branch: Changes bad laws; ensures laws match the Constitution.
*Judicial Review: Using the Constitution to support laws; ”interpreting’ the Const.
*Precedent: Majority of court votes on final decision. Used for future problems.
6. Examples of Precedent and Judicial Review:
*Plessy v. Ferguson
*Brown v. Board of Education
*Justice Thurgood Marshall: became 1st
Af Am Supreme Court Justice
187. Topic: Courts and the Judicial Branch
Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:
Summary: The Constitution set up the Federal Court system. 9 Supreme Court Justices change bad laws.
1. The United States Court System
Local Courts: *Criminal Court *Civil Court *Family Court and State Courts
2. In the courtroom
*Judge
*Jurors
*Defendant
*Witnesses
*Attorneys: Prosecution & Defense (or Plaintiff & Defense or Petitioner & Respondent)
*Clerk, Bailiff, Visitors’ Gallery
3.Levels of Courts: Local, State, District (Federal Trial) and Appellate Courts
4.The Supreme Court
*Established by Article III of the Constitution. The Judicial Branch. Highest Court.
*”Equal Justice Under Law”
*The nine Supreme Court Judges are called “Justices.” (1st
Court = 4)
*Nine judges appointed for life by President. Congress must approve.
*Life long appointments = Justices are independent.
*One Judge = Chief Justice. Chief Justice John Roberts
*Decisions are long-reaching. President’s influence is long-reaching.
5. What does the Supreme Court do?
*Our Gov’t: (1)Legislative Branch makes laws & (2)Executive Branch controls laws.
*(3)Judicial Branch: Changes bad laws; ensures laws match the Constitution.
*Judicial Review: Using the Constitution to support laws; ”interpreting’ the Const.
*Precedent: Majority of court votes on final decision. Used for future problems.
6. Examples of Precedent and Judicial Review:
*Plessy v. Ferguson
*Brown v. Board of Education
*Justice Thurgood Marshall: became 1st
Af Am Supreme Court Justice
*Who was the first African
American Supreme Court
Justice?
*Who has roles in the
courtroom?
*What are three levels of the
court system?
*What does it say on the
Supreme Court building?
*What does the Supreme
Court do?
*What established the
Supreme Court?
*Where did Homer Plessy
live?
*When do Justices stop
working for the court?
*How does the Supreme
Court work?
*How many judges are
appointed to the Supreme
Court?
*How did lawyers stop legal
segregation?