2.8 Judicial Branch (Judicial Review)

Structures + Powers of FEDERAL COURTS

What are the 3 structures of the federal court system?

1. Supreme Court

2. Courts of Appeal

3. District Courts

What is jurisdiction?

A federal court’s power to hear and decide a case

What is the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction?

Original Jurisdiction: A court can hear a case for the first time

Appellate Jurisdiction: The federal court can only review decisions made by lower courts to check for errors in how the law was interpreted and applied

Under which 2 scenarios will the SCOTUS have original jurisdiction?

When a court case is between 2 states or it involves an ambassador

Which Foundation Document talks about Judicial Review?

Fed 78