US Government Article III Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

A case involving a corporation

A case between two states (correct)

A case involving a federal law

A case involving a constitutional issue

In terms of jurisdiction, what does the Supreme Court have?

Original and appellate

Why are Supreme Court justices given lifetime appointments?

They protect justices from political pressure.

Which case would the Supreme Court hear through its original jurisdiction power?

A state that sues another for violating interstate trade Signup and view all the answers

Why did the framers of the Constitution not specify how the judicial branch should interpret the document?

They wanted the judicial branch to reach its own conclusions. Signup and view all the answers

What power does the Constitution give Congress regarding federal courts?

To create courts lower than the Supreme Court. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Constitution give Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court. Signup and view all the answers

Federal judges serve lifetime terms.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does appellate jurisdiction refer to?

The Supreme Court's authority to hear a case from a lower court. Signup and view all the answers

What are people who make judgments in lower federal courts called?

Judges Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Supreme Court Jurisdiction

Original jurisdiction allows the Supreme Court to hear cases directly involving states.
Appellate jurisdiction enables the court to review decisions from lower courts.

Appointments and Independence

Supreme Court justices are appointed for life to shield them from political pressures and influence.

Types of Cases

The Supreme Court can use original jurisdiction when one state sues another, especially in matters like interstate trade violations.
Congress has the authority to establish federal courts that operate below the Supreme Court.

Constitutional Framework

The framers of the Constitution intentionally left interpretation methods of the document vague to allow the judiciary to draw its own conclusions.
The creation of lower federal courts was foreseen to manage cases not suitable for the Supreme Court.

Federal Judges

Federal judges hold lifetime positions, ensuring continuity and independence in the judicial system.
Appellate jurisdiction allows the Supreme Court to assess and decide on cases that have been previously judged in lower courts.

Description

Test your knowledge of Article III of the U.S. Constitution with these flashcards focused on the courts and their jurisdiction. This quiz covers important concepts about the Supreme Court's original and appellate jurisdiction, as well as the lifetime appointments of justices.