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The federal courts often are called the guardians of the Constitution because their rulings protect rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Through fair and impartial judgments, the federal courts interpret and apply the law to resolve disputes. The courts do not enact the laws; that is the respon-sibility of Congress. Nor do the ...
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Oct 2, 2012 · First, the federal court system balances executive and legislative power with the judicial branch judging the constitutionality of legislation and executive rules, policies, and procedures. The second concept, federalism, resulted in two independent court systems: the federal court system and the state court system.
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The federal courts often are called the guardians of the Constitution because their rulings protect rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Through fair and impartial judgments, the federal courts interpret and apply the law to resolve disputes. The courts do not make the laws. That is the responsibility of Congress. Nor do the
Understanding federal courts and jurisdiction / Linda Mullenix, Rita and Morris Atlas Chair in Advocacy, University of Texas School of Law; Martin Redish, Louis and Harriet Ancel Professor of Law and Public
Each chapter outlines a country’s federal system, explains the constitutional and institutional status of the court system, and discusses the high court’s jurisprudence in light of these features. Courts in Federal Countries offers insightful explanations of judicial behaviour in the world’s leading federations.
An Introduction to the Federal Appellate Courts. Circuit Courts of Appeals – 9th Circuit. Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) Federal Court Publications. A Journalist’s Guide to the Federal Courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/News/JournalistsGuide.aspx.
