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What is the common name of the judicial branch?
Its the Judicial Branch.
Does the US have a Supreme Court and some smaller courts?
Yes. The US Supreme Court has highest appellate jurisdiction in the US. The other constitutional courts of the Judicial Branch -- the 94 US District Court, 13 US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, US Court of International Trade -- are below the Supreme Court. There are also courts in the Legislative Branch of government, such as Bankruptcy Courts and US Tax Courts, that are lower than the Supreme Court.
How many district courts are there in each state?
There is no fixed answer to your question. Depending on the size and population of the state, the number varies from one to four US District Courts that may sit in more than one location. All states have courts belonging to the Legislative branch, such as US Bankruptcy Courts (typically the same number as District Courts). Some states also host the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts.
Who represents the judicial branch?
The Judicial Branch consists of the Article III courts and their judges or justices:US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesThe Supreme Court is head of the Judicial Branch, but does not make up the entire branch, as some people believe.
Which branch can make judges appointed for life?
The President has the power to appoint federal judges for life, and Congress confirms or denies the appointments. The federal courts' most important power is that of judicial review, the authority to interpret the Constitution.
Does the judicial branch have elections?
On the federal level, no. However, some state courts elect their judges.
What branch of government can determine the number of inferior courts?
It depends on the type of government. Some are strictly regulated by law some by the people in power
What is the common name of the judicial branch?
Its the Judicial Branch.
Which branch of government do judges belong?
Good question! Actually, only some judges belong to the Judicial Branch of the US government. The Judicial Branch includes only those federal courts established under Article III of the Constitution:US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesThere are many other courts in the federal judiciary, such as US Tax Court, US Bankruptcy Court, US Court of Claims, all the military courts, administrative courts for government agencies, and so on. These courts and tribunals were established under Congress' authority in Article I of the Constitution. None of those judges are part of the Judicial Branch, even though they are all part of the federal court system.State judges, of course, belong to the Judicial Branch of their individual states, but not to the Judicial Branch of the US federal government.
What are the names of the members of the legislative branch?
The supreme court, some federal courts, and judges (justices is another name for judges).
Who has the power to write the law?
In the US the legislature is granted the power to pass laws - although anyone could, in theory, write a proposed law get some member of the legislature to submit it for a vote. The executive branch has the power to draft regulations based on those laws - which sometimes seem like laws but are only given power insofar as they are enforcing the laws passed by the legislature. Judicial activism by the courts can have the effect of re-writing the law by changing the interpretation of existing laws - but the courts don't actually have the power to write the law.
Does the US have a Supreme Court and some smaller courts?
Yes. The US Supreme Court has highest appellate jurisdiction in the US. The other constitutional courts of the Judicial Branch -- the 94 US District Court, 13 US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, US Court of International Trade -- are below the Supreme Court. There are also courts in the Legislative Branch of government, such as Bankruptcy Courts and US Tax Courts, that are lower than the Supreme Court.
Who make up the judicial?
The Judicial Branch consists of the Article III courts and their judges or justices:US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesThe Supreme Court is head of the Judicial Branch, but does not make up the entire branch, as some people believe.
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Is it true that traffic courts and juvenile courts are example of some of the different courts at the federal level?
(in the US) No. No traffic courts or juvenile courts exist at the federal level.
What are the differences within th judicial branch?
There are many differences within the judicial branch. The simplest in the United States is the Federal Criminal Court system. There is the Circuit Court, which is the court of original jurisdiction, or trial court. Then there is the District Court of Appeal. That court reviews the work of the trial court. The United States Supreme Court is above the District Courts of Appeal. Most states follow a similar 3 tier pattern for criminal cases. The Federal Government has created other courts for special purposes. There are patent courts for hearing disputes about copyrights and patents. There are bankruptcy courts. Various states create different courts. Some have separate courts for small claims. Others have special probate courts. Others have special courts for juvenile cases. Generally, in the United States the three tier pattern prevails except that the courts of original jurisdiction can vary greatly.
Which principle is a key difference between the government in the US and that of other democratic countries?
Under the United States Constitution, the Executive branch is operated and elected separately from the Legislative branch, the Congress. They interact with the Judicial branch, the courts, under the principle of separation of powers, placing checks and balances on the power of each branch. In some democratic governments, notably the United Kingdom, the Chief Executive (prime minister) and his cabinet are selected from within the legislative branch.
