The video briefly discusses the United States court systems, and how the branches of government affect the court systems. There are different levels of courts in the United States; the United States Supreme Court is at the top of the pyramid, and they hear only roughly 150 court cases each year. The Supreme Court has to decide which cases they want to hear, which is the cases that will have the most important impact. The heads of the Supreme Court are called Justices; there is one Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices. Justices are selected by the President, and confirmed by the Senate, and the term is life-long. Below the Supreme Court is the Appellate court, which hears cases that are appealed by the lower courts. Lastly, the lowest court is the United States District courts. District courts may be broken up by jurisdiction or subject matter. The court systems our government has adopted was created initially by the United States Constitution, which defined three sources of government, the Executive branch, Legislative branch, and Judicial branch. Checks and Balances is the system used to ensure that no branch of government goes beyond their scope of interest. All three branches of government are different, but work together to create the system we have today. Purple003
The Judicial branch of our government has several key tasks to uphold. Whether its interpreting the laws, defining them, or push for change, the Judicial branch serves as the people's guide for the law of the land. Since the Judicial branch has such an important job within our nation they must be organized to provide the services they were enacted to provide. The Supreme Court rules over all other courts and provides the final say regarding the law. However, there is a system referred to checks and balances where either the Executive branch or the Legislative branch can veto or pass laws, appointments, and regulations between all three branches, and the Judicial branch can do the same. However, I believe one of the most fascinating dilemmas faced by the Judicial branch lies in the Constitution. There seems to be a constant difference between whether or not the Constitution is living and changes or if it simply remains the same over time. This dilemma is one often fought about between judges and Justices within the Judicial branch and many must take a certain stance on the matter. Overall, I believe the role of the Judicial branch is to interpret the laws and that laws must change over time to accommodate for an ever changing society. Nevertheless, it is of the utmost importance that the foundation of our laws and regulations remain the same in order to provide an equal and fair reference for the enforcement of justice. Ghost003
The video was interesting. It talks about how the government works and what the different kinds of branches there are. This would be an interesting video for people who is interested in the government world or who is going into any kind of law program. It has a basic information of how the courts work. hotfox003
The Judicial system in our government is much more complex then you originally think when you think of someone taking someone else to court. There are many different kinds, levels, and districts that all relate to where you or your case will go to be tried. In the video, it goes over all the "basics" of the judiciary system. The Judicial branch plays a very important role in the government. They make sure all laws and executive actions are lawful and abide by the Constitution. I have always liked that about the Judicial branch. They, for lack of a better word, humble the executive and legislative branches and make every law or action they make stay true to their roots and to the roots of this country. I have always regarded the Supreme Court justices very highly until recently when I can't say they have made very good decisions. I hope to see all of our government succeed for the good of America. I hope the Judicial branch will make great decisions again and better the nation. USA003
The video briefly discusses the United States court systems, and how the branches of government affect the court systems. There are different levels of courts in the United States; the United States Supreme Court is at the top of the pyramid, and they hear only roughly 150 court cases each year. The Supreme Court has to decide which cases they want to hear, which is the cases that will have the most important impact. The heads of the Supreme Court are called Justices; there is one Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices. Justices are selected by the President, and confirmed by the Senate, and the term is life-long. Below the Supreme Court is the Appellate court, which hears cases that are appealed by the lower courts. Lastly, the lowest court is the United States District courts. District courts may be broken up by jurisdiction or subject matter. The court systems our government has adopted was created initially by the United States Constitution, which defined three sources of government, the Executive branch, Legislative branch, and Judicial branch. Checks and Balances is the system used to ensure that no branch of government goes beyond their scope of interest. All three branches of government are different, but work together to create the system we have today. Purple003
ReplyDeleteThe Judicial branch of our government has several key tasks to uphold. Whether its interpreting the laws, defining them, or push for change, the Judicial branch serves as the people's guide for the law of the land. Since the Judicial branch has such an important job within our nation they must be organized to provide the services they were enacted to provide. The Supreme Court rules over all other courts and provides the final say regarding the law. However, there is a system referred to checks and balances where either the Executive branch or the Legislative branch can veto or pass laws, appointments, and regulations between all three branches, and the Judicial branch can do the same. However, I believe one of the most fascinating dilemmas faced by the Judicial branch lies in the Constitution. There seems to be a constant difference between whether or not the Constitution is living and changes or if it simply remains the same over time. This dilemma is one often fought about between judges and Justices within the Judicial branch and many must take a certain stance on the matter. Overall, I believe the role of the Judicial branch is to interpret the laws and that laws must change over time to accommodate for an ever changing society. Nevertheless, it is of the utmost importance that the foundation of our laws and regulations remain the same in order to provide an equal and fair reference for the enforcement of justice. Ghost003
ReplyDeleteThe video was interesting. It talks about how the government works and what the different kinds of branches there are. This would be an interesting video for people who is interested in the government world or who is going into any kind of law program. It has a basic information of how the courts work. hotfox003
ReplyDeleteThe Judicial system in our government is much more complex then you originally think when you think of someone taking someone else to court. There are many different kinds, levels, and districts that all relate to where you or your case will go to be tried. In the video, it goes over all the "basics" of the judiciary system. The Judicial branch plays a very important role in the government. They make sure all laws and executive actions are lawful and abide by the Constitution. I have always liked that about the Judicial branch. They, for lack of a better word, humble the executive and legislative branches and make every law or action they make stay true to their roots and to the roots of this country. I have always regarded the Supreme Court justices very highly until recently when I can't say they have made very good decisions. I hope to see all of our government succeed for the good of America. I hope the Judicial branch will make great decisions again and better the nation. USA003
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