Essentials of Legal Services Review Questions

These flashcards cover key concepts related to federal courts and legal processes based on the lecture notes provided.

Federal District Court

A trial court where federal cases are initially heard.

Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals

The intermediate appellate courts in the federal system that review decisions made in Federal District Courts.

Supreme Court appeal process

The procedure by which a party can request the Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision.

Patent remedy

Legal action that can be taken against parties attempting to copy patented software.

Jury size in Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals

Typically, there is no jury in appellate courts; decisions are made by judges.

Federal Judges tenures

Federal Judges serve for life, unless they resign, retire, or are removed.

Removal process for Federal Judges

The process typically involves impeachment by the House of Representatives and a trial in the Senate.

Authority for the formation of Federal Courts

Established by the United States Constitution.

Congressional power to create courts

Congress has the power to establish new federal courts as needed.

Example of Congress creating a court

The creation of specialized courts, such as the U.S. Tax Court.

Process of appealing to the US Supreme Court

A writ of certiorari is filed to ask the Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision.

Supreme Court Justices approval for hearing a case

At least four Justices must vote to agree to hear a case.

Total number of Justices on the Supreme Court

There are nine Justices on the Supreme Court.

Appeals court hearing requirement

The appeals court is not required to hear every case; it selects which cases to review.

Bankruptcy Court

A specialized court that hears cases involving individuals or entities unable to repay debts.

Military Court jurisdiction

Military Courts handle cases involving members of the armed forces.