Law and Politics

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The Supreme Court uses the rule of six to decide whether or not to grant certiorari. Indicate ... Started by cherise1989	3 Replies 46 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by babybsemail
According to the Constitution, the chief justice is empowered to preside over the Senate in the ... Started by burton19126	1 Replies 9 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by al
What is meant by good judging? What will be an ideal response ... Started by Destiiny22	1 Replies 26 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by rosiehomeworddo
Unlike Supreme Court justices, terms of office for federal courts of appeals judges are for 6 years. ... Started by FButt	1 Replies 20 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by pocatato
Each federal circuit court of appeals has a chief judge (chosen by seniority) who has supervisory ... Started by aabwk4	3 Replies 13 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by laurnthompson
There are 94 U.S. district courts, and Congress has created 678 district court judgeships for those ... Started by tiara099	1 Replies 61 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Beatricemm
The work of U.S. district judges is significantly assisted by bankruptcy judges, who are appointed ... Started by SO00	1 Replies 29 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by amandanbreshears
The Judicial Conference of the United States is the administrative policymaking organization of the ... Started by ETearle	1 Replies 25 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Cheesycrackers
Since 1939, the day-to-day administrative tasks of the federal courts have been handled by the ... Started by jho37	3 Replies 16 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by abro1885
The director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is not allowed to prepare the system's ... Started by khang	1 Replies 24 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by bigcheese9
A major problem with enhancing courthouse security is a. the lack of technology for doing so. b. ... Started by Sufayan.ah	1 Replies 84 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by zhanghao
State supreme courts typically use traveling panels of justices to sit, hear cases, and render ... Started by mikaylakyoung	1 Replies 27 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by popopong
What are the characteristics of courthouse shootings, and what are the differences between ... Started by ghost!	3 Replies 34 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by rekilledagain
In what ways does Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) hold promise for reducing the current ... Started by james	1 Replies 65 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Dominic
Which one of the following is not a crime that would be tried in a problem-solving court? a. ... Started by imowrer	1 Replies 47 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by 14vl19
It is helpful for the courts to view issues and practices through the lenses of the ________ ... Started by captainjonesify	1 Replies 11 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by emsimon14
Lawsuits, both criminal and civil, have arguably resulted in greater safety and a better quality of ... Started by Chelseaamend	3 Replies 22 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by recede
Which of the following is not one of the CourTools set of trial court performance measures as listed ... Started by darbym82	1 Replies 56 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Anonymous
Which of the following is the public most likely to perceive as a major problem in the courts? a. ... Started by chandani	1 Replies 177 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by shailee
What are the two different philosophies about correctional organizations? a. Hard time, soft time ... Started by Wadzanai	1 Replies 35 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by maaaaaaaaaa
Which amendment guarantees defendants the right to a speedy trial? a. First b. Seventh c. Sixth ... Started by rmenurse	3 Replies 63 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by miss.ashley
The Administrative Maximum prison, or ADX, located in Florence, Colorado, is a. the only federal ... Started by SGallaher96	1 Replies 14 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by todom5090
The two different views of what a correctional organization should be are the custodial and ... Started by asan beg	1 Replies 6 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by gcook
The prison director's office normally has a legal division. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by geoffrey	1 Replies 37 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by quynhmickitran
Should plea bargaining and courtroom cameras be kept or barred from our legal system? Why or why ... Started by awywial	3 Replies 38 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Bigfoot1984