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  1. 1The Original 13 ColoniesMassachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode
    Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
    Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
  2. 2The doctrine of _________ gives a citizen the right to obtain a writ, or written order, to be taken out of jail and brought before a judge.habeas corpus
  3. 3Around 1600, England began transporting criminal offenders to ___________as punishment for their crimes.the American colonies
  4. 4_________ means writing down the law in a set form.Codification
  5. 5The ___________outlawed the concept of seditious libel in the United States.First Amendment
  6. 6“law”When lawyers talk about “law,”
    they’re generally talking about a specific type of law.
    A statute; an act of the legislature.
    The whole body of principles, standards, and rules that apply to a
    particular type of situation, such as juvenile law .
    The many
    different types of law, such as case law, constitutional law, military
    law
  7. 7juristspersons learned in the law, like a
    judge or professor
  8. 8codea series of written laws, published by a government with the
    power to enact such laws and enforce them
    a
    systematic collection, compendium or revision of laws, rules, or
    regulations
  9. 9codebookis one volume of a series of annotated codes. Each code,
    such as your state constitution, is divided into multiple volumes, and
    each division contains a series of sequentially numbered code
    sections. Each code section is annotated, meaning that the section is
    furnished with explanatory notes detailing the legislative history, crossreferences, law review articles, and court decisions that have referred
    to, cited, or published case law on that code section.
  10. 10Common law“a body of law that develops and derives
    through judicial decisions, as distinguished from legislative
    enactments.” (A legislative enactment is a law passed by a legislature,
    such as Congress.)
  11. 11Equity vs. LawEquity is best understood when contrasted with law; the primary
    difference between the two terms is the remedy involved. The “law” or
    “legal remedy” offers remedies of financial compensation (such as
    monetary settlements and jury awards). In equity, a judge is free to
    issue a remedy that will either prevent or terminate injurious conduct
    (such as a temporary restraining order preventing a spouse from
    committing domestic violence), or a preliminary or permanent
    injunction preventing someone from doing a particular act that will
    result in harm to a petitioner (such as unauthorized entry upon private
    land).
    Equity gives a judge greater flexibility. Equity
    supplements common and statutory law. When these types of law are
    inadequate in the attainment of justice, equity is sought.
  12. 12Examples of Equitable Claims and RemediesInjunctions. An injunction restrains a party from doing something that
    would cause irreparable harm if not enjoined, or temporarily halted. An
    injunction is a preventative measure that guards against future injuries
    rather than affording a remedy for past injuries. For example, an
    injunction may order a manufacturer to stop dumping chemicals into a
    river. However, it can’t force the manufacturer to clean up past
    pollution. A hearing will often take place before an injunction is issued.
  13. 13Examples of Equitable Claims and RemediesRestraining orders. The petitioner asks the court, usually without a
    hearing, to enjoin (prevent) someone from doing something that would
    cause harm if not halted. For example, in a domestic violence
    proceeding, a restraining order may be issued upon the petitioner’s
    application to the court to forbid contact, harm, or violence by the
    respondent.
  14. 14Examples of Equitable Claims and RemediesSpecific performance. Specific performance requires the
    performance of a duty agreed on in a contract or other agreement. For
    example, a seller enters into a contract with a buyer to sell a rare and
    unique painting for a certain price. Later, the seller refuses to sell the
    painting. A court may order the seller to complete the performance of
    their obligation under the contract and sell the painting to the buyer for
    the agreed-upon price as stated in the contract.
  15. 15Examples of Equitable Claims and RemediesWrits. A writ is issued by a court to authorize actions in specific legal
    situations. Writs prescribe or forbid certain acts, enforce rights, or
    redress wrongs.
    -A writ of habeas corpus safeguards individuals from being taken
    into custody unlawfully.
    -A writ of error from a higher court orders a lower court to provide
    records of legal proceedings to determine whether the law has
    been applied erroneously.
    -A writ of mandamus compels performance of a public official,
    entity, or court.
  16. 162 requirements of equity:1. The petitioner has no available legal remedy, or the remedy isn’t
    enough to compensate the injured person for his or her loss,
    injury, or damage.
    2. Immediate or irreparable harm will result to the petitioner unless
    equitable relief is granted by the judge.
  17. 17What is a temporary restraining order?The court enjoins, or prevents, a person or entity from doing
    something, because to allow them to continue would permanently
    harm the petitioner
  18. 18What is the Latin term for equity?Aequitas, which means justice or equality
  19. 19Define the two requirements that must be met before a petitioner can seek equitable relief.The petitioner has no available legal remedy or the remedy isn’t
    enough to compensate the injured person for his or her loss,
    injury, or damage. Immediate or irreparable harm will result to the
    petitioner unless equitable relief is granted by the judge.
  20. 20Explain four common types of equitable relief that may be granted to petitioners.Injunctions, writs, restraining orders, specific performance
  21. 21What are blue laws?Laws forbidding stores to be open on Sundays
  22. 22The ConstitutionThe Constitution of the United States of America, much debated
    among the colonies, was passed in 1787. Over the next year, it was
    signed and ratified (approved) by most of the states and became law.
    The government of the United States was established, and the history of the world was forever marked for change.
    The United States Constitution established the three equal branches
    of government—legislature, executive, and judicial—to ensure that no
    one person or branch of government could ever have excessive and
    dictatorial power.
  23. 23The Bill of Rights1. Guarantees freedom of thought, belief, speech, the press, and
    assembly.
    2. Grants the right to keep and bear arms.
    3. Gives homeowners the right not to be forced to house soldiers in
    peacetime.
    4. Guarantees the right of security in one’s home, person, papers,
    and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.
    Requires probable cause for issuance of a search or arrest
    warrant, and that the warrant particularly describes the place to
    be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
    5. Requires that a person accused of a crime be indicted by a grand
    jury, prohibits “double jeopardy” (being tried twice for the same
    crime), gives the right not to testify against oneself and the right
    to due process.
    6. Guarantees the right of defendants in criminal cases to
    -A speedy and public trial
    -Trial by an impartial jury in the jurisdiction where the crime
    occurred
    -Be informed of the charges against them
    -Confront the witnesses against them
    -Have witnesses required to appear in their defense
    -Have the assistance of counsel in their defense
  24. 24The Bill of Rights7. Preserves the right to a jury trial in common-law (that is, civil)
    cases, for disputes over a certain amount (then $20—now
    $75,000), to be tried in federal courts of the United States
    government.
    8. Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual
    punishment.
    9. Restricts the federal government from interpreting the
    Constitution to deny other rights (that is, unwritten or accepted
    common laws) retained by the people of the United States.
    10. Grants “police power” to all states of the United States to enact
    and enforce laws not prohibited by the Constitution.
  25. 25The Three Branches of the Federal GovernmentLegislative-Congress (House of
    Representatives and
    Senate)
    State House of
    Representatives
    ***MAKE LAWS***
    Executive -President
    Administrative agencies such as the Attorney
    General or Social Security Administration
    ***CARRY OUT THE LAWS***
    Judicial-Federal courts
    State courts
    ***INTERPRETS THE LAWS & RESOLVES DISPUTES THAT ARISE UNDER THE LAWS***
  26. 26separation of powers doctrineprohibits one branch of government
    from exercising a power reserved for another branch
  27. 27Unconstitutionalnot conforming to the rights set forth in the
    U.S. Constitution. A law that’s unconstitutional can’t legally remain in
    force.
  28. 28administrative lawrefers to the rules and regulations
    written by administrative agencies such as the FDA
  29. 29Federal Agencies and Administrative LawInterstate Commerce Commission: Enacts administrative laws under the charter and authority given it by
    Congress to control interstate commerce
    Post Office: Enacts regulations mandating state cooperation with mail delivery
    (from the Pony Express to modern mail carriers) and the privacy of
    the mail
    Patent Office: Records patents for inventions
    Pension Office: Decides who can receive a federal pension
    General Land Office: Decides who is to be granted deeds to land
    ***Agencies were
    created to control and regulate the basic infrastructure of the country. Infrastructure is the framework of public works and resources of a
    region, such as roads and schools***
  30. 30administrative agenciesAttorney general
    Motor vehicle departments
    Franchise (tax) offices
    Transportation
    State police
    Public roads
    Public waterways
    Water management
    Parks and recreation
    Education
    Workers’ compensation or industrial relations
    Housing
    Equal employment and development
  31. 31What was the primary source of American law in the colonial era?The common law of England
  32. 32What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?The Supreme Court upheld the supremacy of the U.S.
    Constitution above all branches of government, and interpreted
    the Constitution to grant the courts the power to review federal
    and state laws.
  33. 33How does a case begin?Cases begin when a conflict of interests or rights occurs between two
    or more persons (including public entities or businesses). This is true
    of criminal cases as well as civil. One or both parties are injured or
    suffer a perceived loss of an object or a right to which they feel they’re
    entitled.
  34. 34Depublicationoccurs when a court of last resort has approved a lower
    appellate court’s decision for publication, but later decides that the decision conflicts with the precedent set by the court of last resort, the
    state constitution, or the U.S. Constitution
  35. 35A/An _______ is any claim filed by one party against a co-party.cross-claim
  36. 36Cases begin when a/an _______ or rights occurs between two or more persons (including public entities or businesses).conflict of interest
  37. 37A/An _______ is a claim a defendant files against a plaintiff, as long as the complaint arises from the same occurrence as the main lawsuit.counterclaim
  38. 38There are many _______ resources available for legal study.printed
  39. 39Law schools and governmental divisions publish legal information on the _______.Internet
  40. 40_______ states have legal information published on the Internet.All
  41. 41_______ is a publisher of printed legal works.Thomson Reuters
  42. 42Trial CourtsTrial courts are most commonly divided into two jurisdictional areas:
    courts of general jurisdiction and courts of limited jurisdiction. The
    rules of jurisdiction and venue that apply to district courts apply to
    state courts as well. Since all cases begin at the trial court level,
    unless there’s jurisdiction and proper venue there, the litigation goes
    nowhere and the action, if filed, is dismissed.
  43. 43Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (Lower Courts) Within a StateCourts of limited jurisdiction courts are the lower trial courts. They can
    hear only certain types of cases, such as cases involving amounts of
    money below a certain sum or cases involving minor offenses. They
    judge the following:
    -Preliminary hearings in felony cases
    -Misdemeanor jury trials
    -Infraction trials by court
    -Small claims
    -County and city ordinance violations
    Courts of limited jurisdiction include many different courts that vary by
    state, but might include the following:
    Municipal court
    Superior court—limited civil case division
    Magistrate court
    Small claims court
    Traffic court
    City court
    Town court
    Water court
    County recorder’s court
    Police court
    Justice court
    Parish court
    Village justice court
    Juvenile court
    Probate court
    Mental health court
  44. 44Courts of General Jurisdiction (Higher Courts)Courts of general jurisdiction hear cases not assigned by law to courts
    of limited jurisdiction. Among cases that might be heard in a court of
    general jurisdiction are the following:
    -Felony cases
    -Domestic relations cases (family law)
    -Civil matters involving high stakes (ranging, for example, from
    $25,000 to millions)
    Trial courts have different names according to each state’s history, its
    constitution, and its legislative acts. Here are a few of the names:
    Superior Court
    Chancery Court or Court of Chancery
    Circuit Court
    District Court
    Civil Court
    Court of Common Pleas
    Supreme Court
  45. 45Appellate CourtsThe next higher level of the state court system includes the
    intermediate courts of appeals. Appellate courts decide appeals
    brought from lower courts. People convicted of crimes have a right to
    an appeal, including those convicted of misdemeanors. Sometimes
    those who have engaged in a plea bargain may have the right to
    appeal. The prosecutor, however, generally can’t appeal a guilty
    verdict due to the prohibition against double jeopardy.
  46. 46What Is an Appeal?Suppose you’ve
    been convicted of a crime. First, you must file a notice of appeal,
    typically within 30 days. If you don’t, the right to appeal is forfeited.
    Your lawyer (a lawyer will be provided to you in a criminal appeal if
    you can’t afford a private attorney) then orders the transcript of all
    proceedings, including any motions in any trial held.
    Next, the lawyer reviews the transcript for any issues in your favor.
    The appellate attorney prepares the transcript by including certain
    statements as required by the higher court, and numbers what’s called
    the record on appeal. Your lawyer and the prosecutor usually must
    agree on the record. Your lawyer then does the necessary legal
    research and writes a brief. The brief includes a statement of the facts
    and the legal arguments, divided into points.
    An issue is a single disputed matter that the parties in a lawsuit want
    decided by the court, based on facts that must be proven.
  47. 47What Is an Appeal?A point is an individual legal proposition or argument raised in a
    lawsuit. Attorneys will list the points of law that they believe apply to a
    case and provide citations to back up those points. The judge will then
    decide if the points have been applied to the issues in the case
    correctly.
    Your lawyer provides copies of the brief and record to the prosecutor
    and the prosecutor prepares a brief. All of this is submitted to the
    appellate court. The court reviews the material and schedules a date
    for oral argument. The oral argument is very important because it
    gives the appellate justices a chance to ask questions.
    After the oral argument, one of the justices produces an opinion that
    explains the decision related to the case. All the judges may not agree
    with the judge writing the main opinion; dissenting justices may write
    an opinion disagreeing with the majority. The judges’ opinion or
    opinions are then published in a casebook.
  48. 48Organization of Courts of AppealsIntermediate appellate courts hear the first appeal of civil and felony
    criminal matters that were tried in the trial courts. These courts also
    often hear appeals of the decisions of administrative courts or
    agencies. In some states, this review is undertaken by trial courts of
    general jurisdiction.
    Most intermediate appellate courts have multiple locations, known as
    districts, in the state. Those districts are often divided into divisions.
    Each division may have several judges, but most cases are decided
    by a three-judge panel rather than by the whole court.
    The fundamental structure of the courts of appeals is the division of
    jurisdiction by:
    -Geographic region
    -Subject matter
    -Mandatory appeals of right
    -Discretionary review by petition
    Some states have one intermediate appellate court, and some have
    several districts with divisions of districts.
  49. 49Courts of Last ResortThe state court of last resort hears appeals brought from lower courts.
    The decision of the court of last resort is final, unless there’s a federal
    question that can be appealed to the federal courts.
    A person may petition the court of last resort for a writ of certiorari to
    have the decision of a lower court reviewed. This can happen only
    after the lower court has heard the case and made its decision. The
    court of last resort first decides whether or not to grant a review. If
    granted, the court hears the matter and issues its decision. If denied,
    however, the litigation ends unless there’s a federal question. In all but
    four states, the justices of the court of last resort review petitions en
    banc (as a whole body). The four exceptions are Washington, Virginia,
    New Mexico, and Iowa.
    Note that Oklahoma and Texas use a split court of last resort (one for
    criminal cases and one for civil cases). The most common organization is to have seven judges, but 18 states have five judges and six states have nine. Both Texas courts of last resort have nine judges.
  50. 50Courts of Last ResortOklahoma has a nine-member Supreme Court and a five-member Court of Criminal Appeals.
    The names of the courts vary among states. For example, in New
    York, the Supreme Court is the highest trial court, and the court of last
    resort is the Court of Appeals. In Utah, the Judicial Council, not the
    court of last resort, is the designated administrator of the state courts.
  51. 51equal protection clausee is found in the Fourteenth Amendment to
    the Constitution. It prohibits states from denying any person equal
    rights and protection under the law. This clause makes it illegal to
    have different laws for people based on the color of their skin or their
    race.
  52. 52Forum shoppingmeans selecting a court among two or more that may
    legally handle a case when the attorney believes the court they prefer
    will rule in their client’s favor
    A particular judge’s rulings may have a certain direction on
    a particular issue. If they’re unfavorable, the attorney may wish to
    disqualify the judge and have the case heard by another judge. This is
    important to a defense attorney faced with a “hanging” judge, a judge
    who has the reputation of applying overly harsh sentences.
  53. 53In state criminal courts, most cases are disposed of by a/an _______.plea bargain
  54. 54A single disputed matter that the parties in a lawsuit wish to have decided by a court is called the _______.issue
  55. 55The equal protection clause is found in the _______ Amendment to the Constitution.Fourteenth
  56. 56_______ is a way of choosing the court that you believe will be more likely to rule in your favor.Forum shopping
  57. 57An individual legal proposition or argument raised in a lawsuit is called a/an _______.point
  58. 58The Form of a Case CitationWhen referencing, or citing, a published court opinion, there’s a
    standard format that you should use. For example, in the case of
    Marbury v. Madison, 1 Cranch 137 (1803), the case name (Marbury v.
    Madison) comes first. This means Marbury has sued Madison. If
    Madison made a counterclaim, the case name for that would be
    Madison v. Marbury. The citation (1 Cranch 137 (1803)) comes
    second. This means the case can be found in the first volume of the
    reports of official cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, as
    published by the Clerk of the Court, Mr. Cranch, at page 137, and the
    case was decided in 1803.
  59. 59The District CourtsThe trial-level federal courts include the following:
    -The United States District Courts, of which there are 94, including
    the U.S. Territorial District Courts for Guam, the Virgin Islands,
    and the Northern Mariana Islands
    -The U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals
    -The U.S. Tax Court
    -The U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    -The U.S. Court of International Trade
    -The Social Security Administration Courts
    -The Industrial Relations Administrative Courts
    The majority of federal trials are heard and decided in the district
    courts, also called trial courts. Each district court may be subdivided
    into divisions, and each has a bankruptcy court. The judge who served
    the longest, and isn’t yet 65 years of age, is designated as the chief
    judge. The chief judge has wide administrative duties as well as a
    caseload. There were 678 district court judges as of 2010.
  60. 60The District CourtsDistrict court magistrates handle the following:
    -Civil consent cases
    -Federal misdemeanor trials
    -Preliminary hearings in felony cases (deciding whether the
    defendants should be tried in the district court)
    -Pretrial motions
    There are full-time (eight-year term) and part-time (four-year term)
    magistrate judges.
  61. 61Courts of the U.S. TerritoriesArticle I of the Constitution provided for courts for U.S. territories.
    These courts are called legislative courts. They function as territorial
    trial courts. They preside over both state (territorial) and federal
    questions of law. Congress sometimes gives these courts duties that
    aren’t judicial in nature. The territorial court judges are appointed for a
    term of 10 years.
  62. 62Court of Veterans AppealsThe Court of Veterans Appeals was created in 1988 with exclusive
    jurisdiction over the decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals, the
    VA administrative board that reviews decisions as part of the
    Department of Veterans Affairs. The court is in Washington, DC, and
    has seven judges. The cases heard by the court cover the spectrum
    of veterans’ and survivors’ benefits, including disability benefits,
    educational benefits, and VA loan eligibility. Its decisions may be
    reviewed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
  63. 63Court of Federal ClaimsEstablished in 1982, the Court of Federal Claims is the successor to
    the Court of Claims, a trial court that had existed since 1855. If a
    lawsuit filed against the U.S. government is for monetary damages in
    an amount greater than $10,000, it will usually be tried here. Its
    jurisdiction includes the following:
    -Tax refunds
    -Federal taking of property for public use
    -Constitutional and statutory rights of military personnel and their
    families
    -Back-pay demands from civil servants claiming unjust dismissal
    from employment
    -Persons claiming injury due to childhood vaccines
    -Federal contractors suing for breach of contract
    Congress may refer a question to this court for a recommendation
    concerning whether there’s a basis in equity for reimbursing a
    claimant. This court’s decisions may be reviewed by the U.S. Court of
    Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The court has 16 judges appointed for
    15-year terms by the president, with the advice and consent of the
    Senate. It’s located primarily in Washington, DC.
  64. 64The Tax CourtCongress established the Tax Court in 1924 to decide disputes
    between taxpayers and the IRS. Its decisions may be reviewed by one
    of the Courts of Appeals and by the Supreme Court, by way of a
    petition for a writ of certiorari. The U.S. Tax Court is based in
    Washington, DC, but hears cases in about 80 different cities. It has 19
    judges who are appointed by the president for 15-year terms.
    This is the trial court for all lawsuits against the IRS for unlawful
    seizures or taxation or to pursue a refund claim.
  65. 65The Courts of AppealThe courts below the Supreme Court are the U.S. Courts of Appeals,
    of which there are 12, plus the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal
    Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
    The U.S. Courts of Appeals are often referred to as circuit courts. The judges serve for life. This is the first appellate stop for
    parties unhappy with the result of a district court or tax court decision.
    There are 12 appellate courts, each hearing appeals from the district
    courts of three or more states (except the DC Circuit). Every court of appeals has between 6 and 28 judges, usually sitting in
    panels of three, with a chief judge (selected using the same process
    as the district court chief judge), who serves for a maximum term of
    seven years. Presently, there are 179 court of appeals judges
    authorized by Congress.
  66. 66The District of Columbia CircuitThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, or the DC Circuit, is a special appellate court that hears cases evolving in the
    District of Columbia. It also has appellate jurisdiction concerning
    departments of the federal government.
  67. 67The Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitIn 1982, Congress merged the U.S. Court of Claims and the U.S.
    Court of Customs and Patent Appeals to form the U.S. Court of
    Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The court is in Washington, DC. It has
    12 judges and hears appellate cases from the following:
    -U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    -U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals
    -U.S. Court of International Trade
    -International Trade Commission
    -Board of Contract Appeals
    -Patent and Trademark Office
    -Merit Systems Protection Board
    -Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (limited issues)
    -Department of Commerce
    -District court cases concerning patent or trademark or minor
    federal claims
    Military veterans live in every town
    and city of the country. Veterans Administration (VA) facilities are in
    several cities in every state. If the VA denies benefits to a veteran, the
    first court the claim will see, once it’s out of the VA administrative
    court system, is the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This is also true for patent and trademark claims and appeals of cases
    decided concerning farming and agricultural production.
  68. 68The Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesThe Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces was created in 1951. It
    was formerly known as the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. The court
    strives to balance the need to maintain military discipline with the
    need to afford members of the armed service, the rights of like civilian
    defendants.
    The court hears federal questions of law that arise from court-martials
    from the military judicial system. These trials are held pursuant to the
    Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as formed within the United
    States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.
    Some of the legal issues involved in cases may include the following:
  69. 69The Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesPunishment for insubordination
    Punishment for time absent without leave (“AWOL”)
    Crimes ranging from desertion to murder
    Government contracts
    Legislation analysis
    Reviewing command-ordered punishments
    Appeals
    International law
    Classified matters
    Soldiers who are court-martialed and given bad conduct discharges,
    when they appeal their verdicts, take their cases to the military court of
    last resort, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
    The five judges, appointed for 15-year terms, are all civilians. The
    chief judge serves for five years. The court is in Washington, DC.
    There’s no right of hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court on issues
    of military discipline. However, certain decisions of the U.S. Court of
    Appeals for the Armed Forces are subject to review by the U.S.
    Supreme Court:
    Cases carrying the death sentence
    Cases certified for review by the Judge Advocate General of the
    armed service or by the general counsel of the Department of
    Transportation (acting for the Coast Guard)
    Cases where an accused, who faces a severe sentence, petitions
    and shows good cause for review
  70. 70Authority of U.S. CourtsArticles I and III of the Constitution and specific acts of Congress give
    the federal courts the authority to decide certain cases. The cases
    heard in federal courts must present a federal question. The sort of cases heard by federal courts (federal questions) may include cases involving:
    -The U.S. government or one of its officers being sued or suing
    someone
    -State courts suspected of bias: These disputes include lawsuits
    between two or more states, between a state and citizens of
    another state, between citizens of different states, or between
    citizens of different states in a dispute over land use or
    ownership.
    -Ambassadors, consuls general, and other public ministers
    -International relations, in which citizens or representatives of
    other nations or sovereigns may affect U.S. foreign relations
    -Laws, treaties, and laws relating to navigable waters (the Great
    Lakes, rivers, and oceans)
    Interstate commerce
    -Maritime, admiralty, or prize lawsuits
    -Bankruptcy
    -Criminal offenses against the laws of the United States
    -Antitrust laws
    -Election rights and voting disputes
  71. 71Authority of U.S. Courts-The Postal Service
    -Real property in which the federal government has a tenancy
    -Federal labor disputes
    -Native American allotments or land grants
    -Federal environmental standards
    While Congress decided that certain minor federal questions may be
    tried in state courts, this just gives state and federal courts concurrent
    jurisdiction. Suits between citizens of different states may be heard in
    federal court only if the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000, not
    including costs and interest. Whenever a state court decides an issue
    involving a federal question (such as a constitutional right), the
    decision is subject to review by the federal appellate courts.
    Concurrent jurisdiction means that two different courts, such as state
    and federal, have the same authority at the same time over a certain
    case or class of cases.
  72. 72Authority of U.S. CourtsSome common decisions subject to federal review include the
    following:
    -Limiting freedom of speech
    -Limiting the right to privacy
    -Limiting the right to a trial, counsel, silence, or the confrontation of
    witnesses
    -Taking property without due process
    Federal questions arise frequently in criminal cases. They take many
    forms, including
    -The Fourth Amendment protection from unreasonable search and
    seizure
    -The Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and not testify against
    oneself
    -The failure of law enforcement to fully advise a defendant of their
    rights before eliciting an admission or confession, as required by
    the Fifth Amendment
    -The First Amendment right to freedom of speech, which often
    arises with arrests of protesters
    -The Sixth Amendment right to the effective assistance of counsel
    -The Fourteenth Amendment right to due process (a fair hearing)

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