Exam 8: Courts and the Quest for Justice

In the federal court system judges are

A main criticism of the American court system is that it has sacrificed the goal of for efficiency.

Explain briefly how a case is brought to the Supreme Court.

The due process function of the court is concerned with protecting individuals from the unfair advantage that the government has with its vast resources.

The situation that occurs when two or more courts have the authority to preside over the same criminal case is called .

Define jurisdiction and then contrast geographical and subject-matter jurisdiction.

The federal court system is a two-tiered system.

Trial courts are concerned with .

When different courts share jurisdiction over the same defendant,multiple can result.

On what basis was the the federal government able to claim jurisdiction in the cases of the Americans convicted of child pornography?

courts review decisions made by a trial court and decide if a case should be reversed or remanded.

jurisdiction occurs when two different court systems have simultaneous jurisdiction over the same case.

The formal process by which one legal authority,such as a state or a nation,transfers a fugitive or a suspect to another legal authority that has a valid claim on that person is called

Courts having jurisdiction act as reviewing courts

On what basis did the federal government claim jurisdiction?

The function of the courts is to protect individuals from the unfair advantages that the government automatically enjoys in legal battles.

What type of request does the Supreme Court issue to lower courts as an order to review the case record?

Supreme Court judges express their disagreement with a decision by their fellow Supreme Court members by writing a .

Double jeopardy,or being charged for the same crime twice,is prohibited by the Constitution,but was avoided in this instance because of what other legal principle?

Because Shynkarenko is a Ukrainian national,his case is being tried in which court?