GOVT-110 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Amicus Curiae, Appellate Jurisdiction, Precedent
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Hamilton penned in federalist 78 that judiciary would the least dangerous branch. Had neither power of sword nor power of purse. Nevertheless, courts still have 2 basic limits: they neither power of purse nor power of sword. Court cannot fund programs and implementation of programs; cannot force compliance with its rulings. This is where cases originally go to. Goes to federal court if federal government is a party (someone suing gov"t or gov"t brings case against someone) Goes to federal court if civil suit that has people from different states and amount at issue exceeds ,000. Goes to federal court if presents a federal question based on a constitutional claim. 11 circuits and dc court of appeals (federal commissions and agencies) and us. Court of appeals for federal circuit (copyright claims and contracts w/ feds) Original in cases affecting ambassadors, consuls and public ministers; when a state is a party; judicial review. Judicial review established by marbury v. madison (1803)
