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The US Constitution.
State judges adhere to the laws and principles of their state's constitution, as well as most of the US Constitution, with the exception of amendments that have not yet been incorporated. Federal judges follow the US Constitution.
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What level of the federal court system are the judges called justices?
Federal judges on the US Supreme Court are called justices.
Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
Which levels of the federal judicial system hashave both original and appellate jurisdiction?
Level 3 : Supreme Court
What is the highest level of institution of judiciary?
The Supreme Court of the United States (also called the US Supreme Court) is the highest court in the federal Judicial Branch.
Are federal judges appointed for life the same as US Supreme Court justices?
It could be. The lowest level of Article III courts in the U.S. is called United States District Court, and the judges are typically referred to as United States District Court Judges. However, many states also call some level of their courts district courts as well, and those judges would commonly be referred to as district judges as well.
What level of the federal court system are the judges called justices?
Federal judges on the US Supreme Court are called justices.
Which of these court cases established the concept of separate but equal facilities for blacks and whites is the supreme law for all judges at either the state or federal level?
Plessy v. Ferguson
What is the supreme law for all judges at either the state or the federal level?
The US Constitution.State judges adhere to the laws and principles of their state's constitution, as well as most of the US Constitution, with the exception of amendments that have not yet been incorporated. Federal judges follow the US Constitution.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What is the membership of the judicial branch?
Members of the judicial branch include judges at every level, from the Supreme Court at the federal level to the smallest local civic court.
How are the people in the supreme court different from other courts and people?
Higher level...the supreme court judges are "justices" other judges are just "judges"
Are county judges appointed by the senate?
County judges don't appoint Supreme Court justices. At the federal level, they are nominated by the President and confirmed by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
What is a recent trend in the appointment of new federal judges and justices?
Recently, judges and justices appointed on a federal level have prior judicial experience. This has not always been the case.
What is an fact about the supreme court?
It is the highest level of the federal court.
Is it true or false that at the national level most judges are elected to office?
No. All Federal judges are appointed, but most state judges are elected to office.
Does the judicial branch have elections?
On the federal level, no. However, some state courts elect their judges.
Are federal judges independent?
The Judicial Branch is considered highly independent, but the degree of independence actually varies with the level of the court. US Supreme Court justices, the highest federal judges, have a high degree of independence. US Court of Appeals Circuit Court judges have a fair amount of independence. While they are bound by Supreme Court precedents, they are also required to apply their own critical thinking skills to the cases at bar, because the Circuit Courts are the final appellate destination for 99% of federal cases. US District Court judges have very little independence. Not only are they bound by US Supreme Court precedents, they are also bound by precedents established by the Circuit in which they reside, by Federal Rules of Procedure, and by applicable laws, policies and guidelines. US District Court decisions are supposed to be applied consistently, so trial court judges are left with little room for interpretation.
Can one appeal from the Court of Appeals?
Yes, unless it's a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
