The Federal Court System by Megan Roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8 Lesson 6.0 en-us 2018-02-01 16:59:58 UTC 2018-02-05 18:48:12 UTC hello@padlet.com What is the role of the judicial system in our democracy? megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8/wish/227151645 The text states, "every person should have a free and equal opportunity to pursue individual goals and desires. So that one person’s pursuit of happiness does not infringe upon another’s, we have agreed upon certain guidelines for our behavior" (Democracy 13). The ultimate role of the Judiciary system is to protect citizen's basic rights through fair, unbiased representation and checks and balances.  ]]> 2018-02-01 17:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8/wish/227151645 What are the purposes of trials and appeals in our court systems? megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8/wish/227151945 The purposes of trials and appeals in our court system are to determine whether or not a person or group is responsible for committing a crime and to give the due consequences. The text states, “judges or juries determine the facts of the case and then apply the relevant law to decide the outcome of the case” (Democracy 13). There are Criminal Trial Courts and Civil Trial Courts. ]]> 2018-02-01 17:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8/wish/227151945 Describe the trial process and the importance of juries in the U.S. legal system megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8/wish/227550947 Before a trial, it has to be determined that there has been harm or alleged violation of the law. Then during the process, "Lawyers argue their cases and present witnesses and evidence to support their claims. Judges and juries listen, but do not question the witnesses or gather their own evidence" (Democracy 13). A jury should be made up of a variety of different people in order to ensure no bias in any way. Ultimately the jury determines the judgment. They are the very important.]]> 2018-02-02 16:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8/wish/227550947 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/924awn9cbok8/wish/228281092
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