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1. What does jurisdiction mean in terms of a court's ability to hear or act on a case?

A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.removing oneself from a case based on personal opinions that would threaten a non-biased view.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.

2. Why didn't Jacqueline Bouknight's case generate as much sympathy and publicity as that of Elizabeth Morgan?

3. Ronald Dworkin supports judicial dominance. Why? What is the problem in justifying judicial activism? What is 'judicial activism'? What is 'judicial restraint'? What types of judges tend to practice judicial activism? judicial restraint?

4. What is 'recusal'? When should a judge recuse him or herself from a case?

A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.removing oneself from a case based on personal opinions that would threaten a non-biased view.

5. What were Ginsburg's qualifications? Where was he a judge?

it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.Federal District Court Law clerk | Law school research position | law school teaching | Judge US court of Appeals | Appointed to the Supreme Court | A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.

6. Is a person a citizen of every state in which he or she has a residence? a domicile? What is the maximum number of states in which one can be a citizen?

A citizen can technically be a resident in two states. Not for domicile.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.

7. What are the two levels of government involved in federalism? Because we also have local governments in the United States (e.g., city, county), does this mean the US does not operate under a federal system of government? Why or why not?

A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.National (Federal) Government and the State Government. It does in fact as Federal law trumps state law pursuant to the supremacy clause

8. What is 'nullification'? How was this issue settled?

it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.a state has the right nullify, or invalidate, any federal law which that state has deemed unconstitutional. - It has never been legally upheld by federal courts.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.

9. What does it mean to say that petitioners must ask for a remedy the court can grant? Give examples of remedies courts, or specific courts, could not grant.

'This means employed to enforce or redress and injury' 272. F. 538, 539, the most common remedy at law consists of money damages. Provisional Remedy a proceeding incidental to and in connection with a regular action, invoked while the primary action is pending in order to assure that the claimants rights will be preserved or that he or she will not suffer irreparable injury. Its connection to the primary action is termed collateral. Examples include attachments, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, appointment of receivers, arrest and bail, etc.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.

10. Which element of standing is missing from an injunction?

A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.automatic grant of standing by law

11. What percentage of Senators must vote to approve a judicial nominee?

it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.majority of senators need to approve the judicial nomineeA court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.

12. Anthony Kennedy was the next nominee. What were his qualifications? Where had he been a judge?

it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.as conservative as bork but didn't have all the damage.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.

13. Will res judicata stop a lawsuit? Will collateral estoppel? Why or why not for both?

A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.No res judicata in ex. 1 if it were the same cause of action - - Collateral estoppel in ex. 2 would hold if E were found to be negligent. - - (Possible reference to Hagles auditing and SG stories, I pray not the case)it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.

14. What are the five main types of opinions mentioned in class?

A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.majority - concurring in the result - dissenting - plurality - per curiumit limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.

15. What is the 'Erie doctrine'? What are the four rules in the Erie doctrine?

(in diversity cases)A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.

16. What does it mean to say that judicial proceedings are adversarial?

it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.This simply means that there are multiple parties that are pitted against one another over an issue that is to be presented and decided within a court of lawA court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.

17. Under what circumstances can two plaintiffs aggregate their claims against the same defendant?

it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.They must be related - second one JRA court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.

18. What is the 'Cult of the Robe'? What are some of its manifestations?

it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.Cult of the Robe: Solemn proceedings, experts, sit behind bench, long black robes...only access through experts (attorneys) unlike leg/exec.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.

19. Equity is generally triggered if one of four elements is present. What are the four elements?

it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.Injury hasn't occurred - if injury is irreparable - repetitive situation - damages are speculativeit limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.

20. What was the essence of Marshall's argument in Marbury?

it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.The Judiciary act made it too easy to amend the Constitutionit didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.

21. Do Presidents ever make 'mistakes' in their judicial selections? What are two examples usually noted?

Truman -- Clark (surprised by votes) - Ike -- Warren and Brennan, 'allegedly' (surprised by votes)it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.

22. Does merit really have much to do with the Merit Plan? Why or why not?

YES, political agenda of the state bar is reflected in their appointmentsit didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.

23. What does it mean to say that an injury is irreparable? Give an example. Give an example different from the one given in class.

no monetary compensation can cure or put conditions back the way they were. - cutting down trees or polluting a streamit limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.

24. What is Justice Roberts' official title?

The Honorable John Robertsit limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.it didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.

25. What is 'federalism'? What are six elements of federalism?

it limits constitutional rights to those recognized by a limited group of people at a fixed date of history. - Judicial activism is bashing judicial decisions on personal ideologies rather than on existing law. - the problem is: judges are appointed for life, Individuals have certain moral rights. - -Liberal judges would be more likely to practice judicial activism.A court must have the right kind of jurisdiction in order to hear a case.geographic division of governmental power between the central and local unitsit didn't gain as much sympathy because the child was missing and the mother kept silent abut the where about.

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