Judicial branch Flashcards
What is the code of Hammurabi?
It is one of the first formal-legal codes that was established by Hammurabi.
Who is Hammurabi?
Hummurabi was a ruler of the (first dynasty of babylon) (around 170 BCE)
What is the Justinian code about, and who was it written for?
It is considered the forbearer of western law, and It was written and named after the Roman Empire Justinian in 500 CE
What does the cannon law represent?
It represents the 10 commandments that are turned into legal codes. It was to govern church officials and members.
Who created canon law?
The Catholic Church created it in the 1900’s
True or false: Canon law was created in the 1800’s and was based on current laws.
False! It was created in the 1900’s and was actually based on the Ten Commandments.
Precedence is:
Decisions that are based on past decisions.
What does civil law deal with?
Civil law deals with conflict between people,and often involves a dispute.
What are the 4 categories of law?
They are: Civil law Constitutional law Criminal law Military law
what is the judicial branch?
The judicial brash is “The root of the American legal system”
What is a goal of of the criminal law?
One of its goals is to protects society.
State what is military law called..?
It is called “the uniforms code of military justice”
What does C.E stand for??
It stands for common era.
What does BCE stand for?.
Before -common - era.
What is the Justinian code considered as?
It is considered the fore bearer!
Where else is Common law used
It is used in the UK also.
why is common law used in the UK also??
It is used in the UK because it was established by the kings.
who makes decisions in common law?
The court and the judges make the decisions.
what are the types of civil law?
They are contact,family, property, and torts.
civil law also:
Deals with all the rules that were established in the constitution.
who can criminal law punish?
It can punish criminals or people who violate laws.
What is the highest binding law?
That is the canon law.
What does dispute mean?
A dispute is a conflict,debate, or any arugement between multiple people.
Meaning of “Tort”..?
Tort is a type of civil law and a Latin word meaning to twist.
What is the meaning of Negligence?
Not paying attention or to care.
Name 2 civil laws:
Contact and Family are 2 of the four civil laws.
What is an example of dispute?
In the dispute about the eart being flat, I said they have pictures to prove it!
Give an example of negligence.
Leaving a bag of chips out in the open for your pet to get in.
Who or What is a jury?
A jury is someone chosen to help come to a verdict in court. (There are usually 12)
Give an example of what a jury would say.
“We came to the conclusion the suspect is guilty of first degree murder”.
True or false: The jury decides how long the person guilty goes to jail.
False, the jury decides whether they are guilty or not.
3):What is the meaning of Federal?
federal: national
What does article III of the consititutiuon determine?
It determines the power and jurisdiction of the federal court
What is Jurisdiction??
Jurisdiction is the power you have over something.
Give an example of jurisdiction..
Teachers over students- They can discipline and give them tests.
What are the 3 types of courts?
There is District courts, court of appeals, and the surpreme court.
What court is the lowest level of court structure?
That would be district court.
What type of courts are district courts?
District courts are trial courts.
What happens in district court?
First each side presents the facts off the case including any evidence.
Then the judge or jury decides the outcome of the case
Rank the 3 courts from least to greatest.
District court, court of appeals, and the Supreme Court.
What happens in The court of appeals?
If a side thinks a mistake was made they go to the court of appeals, and if its approved they will review the case and might hold a new trial.
True or false… you can go back to district court if not approved.
False! that is why they have to 2 more, once not approved they cant go back.
What is the surpreme court?
It is the highest court in the U.S.
After the court of appeals,the cases can be approved by the surpreme court.
True or false.. “surpreme court decisions are final”
That is True!
What is the definition of certiorari?
Certiorari is the right to be heard before the surpreme court
True or false 10,000 cases are appealed to the surpreme court each year.
False! Only about 7000- 8000 cases are appealed to the sc per year!
How many cases are heard in the Supreme Court each year?
Only about 80 are heard per year they must be very busy!!
4)What are the 4 structures of the Florida state court system?
There are: Country courts Circuit courts District courts And the Florida state surpreme court
How many county courts are there?
There are 67; 1 for every FL county
Does county courts have jurisdiction
Yes they do!
What kind of cases are county courts?
They are civil cases worth less than $15,000 and usually has to do with traffic disputes.
What is a misdemeanor??
A misdemeanor is a small offense!
Give an example of a misdemeanor…
Stealing a pencil from Cvs is an example of a misdemeanor.
How many circuit courts are in the state of Florida??
There are 20..
True or false… Circuit courts are worth $17,000 only!
False, they are worth over 15,000 but no0t only 17,000!
What kind of cases do circuit courts deal with?
Circuit courts deal with
Juvenile cases, and tax disputes, and criminal cases with felonies.
What is the definition of a Felony?
A felony is a very serious crime!
Give one or more examples of a felony.
Robbing a bank
Murdering
Animal cruelty
How many district courts of appeals are in Florida?
There are 5 in Florida.
True or false the district court of appeals is made up of 3 judges.
That is true, its made up of a panel of 3 judges.
Where is one of the district court of appeals in Florida?
There is one in Miami, Florida. It is the third district of appeals.
What is a justice??
Are justices higher than judges?
A justice is a judge on the surpreme court.Yes they are higher than judges because they serve the surpreme court.
How many justices are in the Florida state surpreme court?
It is made up of a panel of 7 justices
Are there jury’s in the surpreme court?
No there are not jurys!
Synonym of forebearer
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