POLI 2051 Chapter : Poli Sci 2051
Document Summary
All cases involving federal laws are tired first in district courts. 89 in the us and 5 in us territories. Appellate jurisdiction- hear appeals from district courts and from important regulatory commissions. U. s claims court: deals with people"s claim against government seizure of property. U. s court of military appeals: final judge of court-martial convictions composed of three civilians. Nominated to the bench by the president and are confirmed by the senate. Selected on a party basis as a reward for their political service. Senatorial courtesy: nominees require the consent of their home-state senators. Matters over which a court may exercise its authority. Subject of the case: federal courts have jurisdiction over all subjects related to the. Controversies in which the us is a party. Controversies between two or more states or between a state and a citizen of the u. s and foreign citizen or state. Exclusive jurisdiction: cases involving crimes against laws of the u. s.
