The document discusses the US judicial system and Supreme Court. It explains that Supreme Court justices and federal judges are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate, serving lifetime terms. It outlines the federal court system's original, exclusive, and concurrent jurisdictions. Examples are provided of how the courts have used their jurisdiction in cases involving the Constitution, federal laws, disputes between citizens of different states, and treaties. The duties of US magistrates, attorneys, and marshals are defined. Majority, dissenting, and concurring appellate decisions are described. An example case reaching the Supreme Court via lower courts is analyzed. Influences on Supreme Court decisions are said to include the Constitution.

1. Judicial Review and Warm-up-From the Constitution
Directions: The student will answer the following questions:
1. What law created the Supreme Court and the Federal Court System?
Judiciary Act of 1789
2. How are Supreme Court Justices and Federal Court judges selected? How long is
their term of office? What is the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (found in
Art 3 of the Constitution)
Supreme Court Justices and Federal Court Judges are appointed by President by
nomination and the Senate then takes a vote. They serve for life. The original
jurisdiction is the Supreme Court has assumed that its original jurisdiction flows directly
from the Constitution and is therefore self-executing without further action by Congress.
3. List and describe the organization of the Federal Court system and the jurisdiction of
each of the Federal Courts. (original,exclusive and concurrent.)
Federal Courts are divided into three sections: original, exclusive, and concurrent.
Original is where it begins. Exclusive is which has the jurisdiction. Then concurrent is
when both federal and state share.
4. Give 2 specific examples of how the Federal Courts used its Jurisdiction in cases
involving the following; Constitution, federal laws, disputes between states citizens
from different states, federal government, foreign government and treaties.
Tinker v. Des Moines and Gideon v. Wainwright
5. What are the 3 ways the Federal Appeals courts may decide on an appeal. Describe
the importance of the courts decision.
Majority- 5 out of 9 justices agree
Dissenting- 4 out of 9 justices agree
Concurring- 1 agrees with majority but for different reasons
6. List and describe the duties of the US magistrates,US attorneys and US Marshalls.
US Magistrates- The largest number of matters are felony preliminary proceedings,
which include search and arrest warrants, summonses, initial appearances, preliminary
examinations, arraignments, detention hearings, and bail reviews.
US Attorneys- Prosecute for all offenses against the United States
US Marshals- Judicial security, transporting prisoners, fugitive investigations, prisoner
services, special missions and programs, asset forfeiture, witness security
7. How are Supreme Court and federal Court judges chosen and how long is their term.
Supreme Court Justices and Federal Court Judges are appointed by President by
nomination and the Senate then takes a vote. They serve for life.
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2. 8. List and describe the background of Marbury vs Madison. Analyze the importance of
the decision made.
Marbury vs Madison was important because it established Judicial review. This is what
gave the supreme court power.
9. List and describe all the steps (Use Gideon vs Wainwright) how a case reaches the
Supreme Court.
Starts at District Court, then sent to Appeals Court, next itʼs placed in front of Supreme
Court.
10.Research a specific example on how the court gave a majority, concurring,dissenting
and unanimous decision?
Gideon vs Wainwright was a unanimous decision
11. What are the influences that help the Supreme Court justices make their decisions?
The Constitution
Tara Pawlyk Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:03:02 AM ET 04:0c:ce:d3:10:88