CJ 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Diversity Jurisdiction, American Bar Association, Judicial Restraint

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I: us district courts, lowest level in the federal system, 94 judicial districts in 50 states and territories, no appellate jurisdiction, original jurisdiction over most cases, us courts of appeals. Legislative control: congress has the power to create courts and define jurisdiction through article 3 of the constitution, assigns judgeships, sets judicial salaries, and confirms prospective judges, direct control - constitutionally authorized. Indirect controls: confirmations: federal level, presidential nomination, senate majority c) Increased politicization of the process: budgeting: federal level, congress sets budget, appropriates funds. Executive control: appointments, the president appoints federal judges, executive participation in the courts, activities of the department of justice, us marshal and protection of federal courthouses and judges, adjudication of administrative law disputes. Interest groups: can have considerable influence throughout government, their mission is to influence political decisions and policy, monetary contribution, wining and dining legislators, sharing information and providing services.

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