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Federal Court System

According to Article III, there will be judicial power in . . . 1 Supreme Court Other inferior courts established by Congress Judges nominated by President & confirmed by Senate majority. Federal Court Hierarchy. Federal Court System. US Supreme Court. US Circuit Courts of Appeal.

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Federal Court System

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  1. According to Article III, there will be judicial power in . . . 1 Supreme Court Other inferior courts established by Congress Judges nominated by President & confirmed by Senate majority Federal Court Hierarchy Federal Court System US Supreme Court US Circuit Courts of Appeal US District Courts

  2. 94 courts nationwide 1+ per state Original jurisdiction Most cases deal with . . . Federal crimes (drugs, etc.) Civil suits under federal law Civil suits between citizens of different states Bankruptcy Federal agency cases US District Court of Middle District of Pennsylvania US District Courts

  3. 11 numbered regional circuits, DC Circuit, Federal Circuit (national jurisdiction) Appellate jurisdiction Created to reduce Supreme Court caseload Known to interpret laws in conflicting manners Justice Alito served in 3rd Circuit prior to appointment by President Bush US Circuit Courts of Appeals

  4. US Circuit Courts of Appeals 3rd Circuit Court includes PA, NJ, DE, Virgin Islands

  5. 8 Associate Justices 1 Chief Justice currently John Roberts Original jurisdiction Cases concerning ambassadors & public ministers Where a state is a party Appellate jurisdiction Cases from lower courts (federal & state) Hear approximately 100 cases per year Written opinions on 80-90 cases US Supreme Court

  6. Supreme Court as of 2011 - Front: Thomas, Scalia, Roberts, Kennedy, Ginsburg; Back: Sotomayor, Breyer, Alito, Kagan

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