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San Remo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed Conflict at Sea
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本公司拥有海外各大学样板无数，能完美还原。
1:1完美还原海外各大学毕业材料上的工艺：水印，阴影底纹，钢印LOGO烫金烫银，LOGO烫金烫银复合重叠。文字图案浮雕、激光镭射、紫外荧光、温感、复印防伪等防伪工艺。材料咨询办理、认证咨询办理请加学历顾问Q/微741003700
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如果您处于以下几种情况：
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◇回国时间很长，忘记办理；
◇回国马上就要找工作，办给用人单位看；
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2:同时对留学生所学专业登记给予评定
3:国家专业人才认证中心颁发入库证书
4:这个认证书并且可以归档倒地方
5:凡事获得留信网入网的信息将会逐步更新到个人身份内，将在公安局网内查询个人身份证信息后，同步读取人才网入库信息
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三.真实教育部学历学位认证（教育部存档！教育部留服网站永久可查）
四.办理各国各大学文凭(一对一专业服务,可全程监控跟踪进度)
如果您处于以下几种情况：
◇在校期间，因各种原因未能顺利毕业……拿不到官方毕业证【q/微741003700】
◇面对父母的压力，希望尽快拿到；
◇不清楚认证流程以及材料该如何准备；
◇回国时间很长，忘记办理；
◇回国马上就要找工作，办给用人单位看；
◇企事业单位必须要求办理的
◇需要报考公务员、购买免税车、落转户口
◇申请留学生创业基金
留信网认证的作用:
1:该专业认证可证明留学生真实身份
2:同时对留学生所学专业登记给予评定
3:国家专业人才认证中心颁发入库证书
4:这个认证书并且可以归档倒地方
5:凡事获得留信网入网的信息将会逐步更新到个人身份内，将在公安局网内查询个人身份证信息后，同步读取人才网入库信息
6:个人职称评审加20分
7:个人信誉贷款加10分
8:在国家人才网主办的国家网络招聘大会中纳入资料，供国家高端企业选择人才
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本公司拥有海外各大学样板无数，能完美还原。
1:1完美还原海外各大学毕业材料上的工艺：水印，阴影底纹，钢印LOGO烫金烫银，LOGO烫金烫银复合重叠。文字图案浮雕、激光镭射、紫外荧光、温感、复印防伪等防伪工艺。材料咨询办理、认证咨询办理请加学历顾问Q/微741003700
【主营项目】
一.毕业证【q微741003700】成绩单、使馆认证、教育部认证、雅思托福成绩单、学生卡等！
二.真实使馆公证(即留学回国人员证明,不成功不收费)
三.真实教育部学历学位认证（教育部存档！教育部留服网站永久可查）
四.办理各国各大学文凭(一对一专业服务,可全程监控跟踪进度)
如果您处于以下几种情况：
◇在校期间，因各种原因未能顺利毕业……拿不到官方毕业证【q/微741003700】
◇面对父母的压力，希望尽快拿到；
◇不清楚认证流程以及材料该如何准备；
◇回国时间很长，忘记办理；
◇回国马上就要找工作，办给用人单位看；
◇企事业单位必须要求办理的
◇需要报考公务员、购买免税车、落转户口
◇申请留学生创业基金
留信网认证的作用:
1:该专业认证可证明留学生真实身份
2:同时对留学生所学专业登记给予评定
3:国家专业人才认证中心颁发入库证书
4:这个认证书并且可以归档倒地方
5:凡事获得留信网入网的信息将会逐步更新到个人身份内，将在公安局网内查询个人身份证信息后，同步读取人才网入库信息
6:个人职称评审加20分
7:个人信誉贷款加10分
8:在国家人才网主办的国家网络招聘大会中纳入资料，供国家高端企业选择人才
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- 2. Today’s Objective After today’s lesson, students will be able to… Explain the structure of the judicial branch and identify the tendencies of the Supreme Court Essential Skill: Gather and organize information and data
- 3. Ideology of the Supreme Court Groups of 3-4 Examine the 6 infographics Answer the questions on your sheet
- 4. Introduction to the Judicial Branch Federal Courts Handle criminal and civil cases involving federal law or any constitutional issue Criminal Case Government or state charges an individual with violating one or more laws State Courts Handle criminal and civil cases involving state law Civil Case Government or state resolves a dispute between two parties U.S. has a Dual system of courts
- 5. Introduction to the Judicial Branch Federal Court Structure Supreme Court – Created by the Constitution Federal District Courts – Created by Congress through the Judiciary Act of 1789 (act as federal trial courts U.S. Court of Appeals – Created by Congress in 1891 (act as federal appeals courts)
- 6. Federal Court Jurisdiction What is Jurisdiction? The authority of the courts to hear certain cases Types of Federal Jurisdiction 1) Original Jurisdiction: authority to hear a case for the first time Trials are conducted, evidence is presented, and juries determine outcome of case Federal District Court and the Supreme Court (in certain cases) have original jurisdiction 2) Appellate Jurisdiction: courts that hear reviews or appeals of decisions from the lower courts Federal Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court have appellate jurisdiction 3) Concurrent Jurisdiction: allows certain types of cases to be tried in either the federal or the state courts
- 7. Types of Federal Courts 1) District Courts Every state has at least one; more people = more district courts (PA has 3) Currently 94 district courts (with over 550 judges) Have original jurisdiction ONLY (no appellate jurisdiction) Decide civil and criminal cases arising under the Constitution and federal laws Judges serve for life – appointed by President of U.S. and confirmed by Senate Can only be removed by impeachment with a guilty verdict
- 8. Types of Federal Courts 2) U.S. Court of Appeal Decide appeals from U.S. district courts 12 U.S. Court of Appeals States are divided into circuits, or geographical judicial districts (not every state has one) Also, a circuit for Washington, D.C. and a special appeals court with national jurisdiction Have appellate jurisdiction ONLY (may only review cases already decided by a lower court) Panel of 3 judges decide cases in the Court of Appeals Judges serve for life – nominated by President and confirmed by Senate
- 9. Participants in the Judicial System Called Litigants Plaintiff The party bringing the charges Defendant The party being accused or charged Jury 12 people who decide the outcome of the trial
- 10. The Supreme Court at Work How does the Supreme Court accept a case to review? Most case denied because… 1) Justices agree with the lower court decision 2) Justices believe the case does not involve a significant point of law Cases that are accepted must meet the rule of four Four of the nine justices must agree to hear the case Cases presented to the Supreme Court may be presented through… 1) Writ of Certiorari – an order by the Court (when petitioned) directing a lower court to send up records of a case for review 2) Certificate – a lower court asks the Supreme Court about a rule of law or procedures in specific cases
- 11. Writing Opinions 3 Types of Opinions 1) Majority Opinion – opinion agreed upon by a majority of the justices 2) Concurring Opinion – written by a justices or justices who agree with the majority opinion, but not with the reasoning behind the decision 3) Dissenting Opinion – written by a justice or justices who disagree with the majority opinion Majority opinion becomes precedent Standards or guides to be followed in deciding similar cases in the future Ex. Roe v. Wade (abortion)
- 12. Judicial Philosophy 2 Types of Philosophies 1) Judicial Activism The court should play a more active role in creating national policies and answering questions of conflict in society given current conditions and changes in society 2) Judicial Restraint The court should operate strictly within the limits of the Constitution and only answer questions if a clear violation of the Constitution is present. Policy making should be left up to the executive and legislative branches Follow precedent
- 13. Conclusion Reflect on the process of the Supreme Court (appointing judges, structure, how cases reach the courts, or how decisions are made) do you think that the process is fair and democratic, or should their changes be made?