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Why was it problematic for the Framers that the Articles of Confederation did not establish a judicial system?
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-there's no enforcement beyond State's borders -no extradition -can't try someone from another state-they did not know how to handle a federal crime.
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Describe federal judges
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-appointed by president and Senate -judges of special have term limits are 4,8, or 15 years -judges of constitutional courts have endless terms (or you die, resign, impeach)-house of reps. impeach them -you can retire at 70 after 10 years in office -you can retire at 65 after 15 years in office
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Bankruptcy judges
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-have 14 year terms -appointed by a court of appeals judges
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Magistrates
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-appointed by judges -serve 8 year terms -handle legal matters once the judge tries case
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US attorneys
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-represent the US government in federal case -4 year terms -nominated by president -confirmed by Senate
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US marshals
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-make arrests -4 years terms -hold people in custody -serve legal papers
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Describe the different types of federal constitutional courts
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-their designed by article 3 - supreme court-courts of appeals -district courts
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Describe the different types of federal special courts
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-legislative courts designed by Article 1 -US tax court -court of appeals for the armed services
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What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?
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Marbury vs. madison allowed for the supreme court to be able to excersize judicial review
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