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This 6 page paper answers questions set by the student. The paper starts by describing the federal judiciary in the United States, then looks at when cases may be brought before the state, rather than the federal courts, the third questions explains, with examines, the concept of concurrent jurisdiction, next the role of the appellant courts is considered and finally there is consideration of which court, state pr federal, would be best suited for the trial of a drug dealer. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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File: TS14_TEfedstate.rtf
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structure is to apply the law when settling disputes, protects the liberties and rights laid down in the constitution. The judiciary do not make the law, that is up to
the legislature; Congress. Under Federal law the Federal judges are appointed by the US president but also need the approval of the Senate. The appointment is for life. The
only way of removing a Federal judge from office is by impeachment. The aim of this was to create a fair, independent and consistent judiciary system (Asimow et al, 1998).
The federal system within which the judges operate was laid down in the 1789 Judiciary Act, with the country being divided into twelve circuits. These circuits are
districts that the country is divided into. Within these twelve circuits there are a total of ninety-four districts. Inside each district there is one court of appeal, as well as
regional district courts and bankruptcy courts (Asimow et al, 1998). At the top of the hierarchy there is the supreme court, in this court eight associate justices along
with the chief justice of the Supreme court will here cases that are usually referred to them from lower courts (Asimow et al, 1998). These case will concern the
interpretation of the law in important constitutional issues and the applications of federal law. The 12 courts of appeal will hear appeals from the district courts of the same
circuit, as well as listening to the appeals of the federal regulatory agencies. The court of appeals for the federal circuit has jurisdiction nationally and has a specialised niche role
hearing cases such as patent cases in case concerning international trade (Asimow et al, 1998). The district courts are the courts where federal trials are held, these
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