Download The Constitution of the United States of America Article III the

The Constitution of the United States of America Article III the Judicial Branch
(This sheet will be a study Guide)
Section 1:
The U.S. Supreme Court, and inferior courts created by congress, decides legal cases.
Judges hold offices during good behavior (life)
Section 2.1:
Explains what legal cases Federal courts have jurisdiction-cases that involve the
Constitution, Federal laws, treaties, ambassadors/diplomats, naval/maritime law, state to
state, citizens from different states, state to foreign state or citizen.
Section 2.2:
Original Jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme court-ambassadors, public ministers and
consuls, states as party
Appellate Jurisdiction- all cases under the Constitution
Section 2.3
Trial by jury except in cases of impeachment
Trial must take place in state crime was committed. Congress decides where trial will be
located if crime not committed in a state.
Section 3.1:
Defines treason-overt act against the United States. Must confess or have two witnesses
for proof of treason
Section 3.2:
Punishment for treason- Congress determines the punishment. The punishment may not
be extended to the children of the guilty party.
Amendments Related to the Judicial Branch
First:
Five freedoms- Religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
Second:
Right to bear arms
Fourth:
Probable cause, warrant, unreasonable search and seizures
Fifth:
Indictment- formal accusation of crime
Grand Jury- group of citizens that determine if enough evidence for indictment
Double Jeopardy, witness against self, Due process of law, Eminent Domain
Sixth:
Speedy/public trial, impartial jury, must be accused of a charge to be held
Right to confront witness, call witnesses, assistance of counsel
Seventh:
Common law, value over $20.00, right to jury, appeals may only focus upon legal facts
Eighth:
No excessive bails or fines, cruel and unusual punishment
Eleventh:
Private Citizen of one state can’t sue the government of another state in Federal court.
This includes citizens of foreign states.
Fourteenth:
Defines who is a citizen. No state can make or enforce law that limits the right of
citizenship. Equal protection of law
Nineteenth:
Right to vote can’t be denied or abridged by Federal or State government based on
gender
Twenty-fourth:
Right to vote can’t be denied by Federal or State governments due to poll tax or other tax
Twenty-sixth:
18 years old to vote in State and Federal elections.