University Name: Law and Government, Court System Jurisdiction

This assignment explores the differences between the state and federal court systems, focusing on jurisdiction and judicial self-restraint. The author argues in favor of the state court system, highlighting its accessibility and the election of judges. The assignment proposes three rules for choosing the appropriate court (state or federal) for a case, along with examples to support the rationale. It also examines how presiding judges use the principle of judicial self-restraint within courtroom procedures, providing examples of its application. The assignment references the Federal Judicial Center Website for additional context and analysis of the US court systems, comparing and contrasting their structures and functions.

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According to Article III of the US Constitution it is stated that the judicial power of
the country is in the hands of “Federal Court System”. According to Article III, Section 1 of
US Constitution it is stated that the U.S. Supreme Court is specifically created. The
Constitution also gives Congress an authority for creating lower federal courts. This power
has been used by Congress for establishing thirteen US “Courts of Appeals” along with
ninety four “District Courts” in US, several “Court of Claims”, and “U.S. Court of
International Trade”.
The “State Court System” on the other hand is also made according to the US
Constitution. In this system Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal and is also regarded
as the Court of last resort. Though some states have other intermediate “Court of Appeals”.
Subordinate to the “Courts of Appeal” are “State Trial Courts”. Some Courts are referred to
as “District Courts” in US.
The above stated are two systems of Courts in US. Between these two systems
in US the State Court System is supported in this write up. This is because in the State Court
System the parties which are not satisfied with the decision can appeal to the intermediate
courts which are specific unlike in Federal Court System where many courts are there and it
is normal for a common person to get confused. In the State Court System the highest court
of appeal is the Supreme Court. Parties who are not satisfied with the decision can ask
Supreme Court to hear a particular case. Unlike in the other system where it is the discretion
of the court if it will hear it or not. The State Court System is also supported because in this
system Judges are selected by election and are elected for a number of years and can also be
re-elected. Unlike in the other system where the Judges are elected by the President or
Senate. (https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure/comparing-
federal-state-courts)

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Thus, in this write up the State Court System is supported.

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Reference List
https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure/comparing-federal-
state-courts