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Structure of the Court System: Crash Course Government and Politics #19

In which Craig Benzine talks about the structure of the U.S. court system and how exactly it manages to keep things moving smoothly. You'll learn about trial courts, district courts, appeals courts, circuit courts, state supreme courts, and of course the one at the top - the U.S. Supreme Court. It’s all quite a bit to manage with ...
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· Jun 5, 2015
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The federal court system, explained

There's only one Supreme Court, but the U.S. system of judges spans far greater than that. Learn more about this story at www.newsy.com/80881/ Find more videos like this at www.newsy.com Follow Newsy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsyvideos Follow Newsy on Twitter: www.twitter.com/newsy
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· Jun 20, 2018
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Page of History: The Evolution of Federal Court

Federal Judicial Center Page of History: The Evolution of Federal Court AVA21128VNB1, 2001 This program highlights the turning points in the development of federal judicial administration. Narrated by Russell Wheeler, deputy director of the Federal Judicial Center, the overview covers the Judiciary Act of 1789 through the creation of the Judiciary.
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· Jun 5, 2009
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Selection and Confirmation of Federal Judges in the United States | American Government

Summarize videos instantly with our Course Assistant plugin, and enjoy AI-generated quizzes: https://bit.ly/ch-ai-asst Learn all about the selection and confirmation of federal judges in the United States in just a few minutes! Scot Schraufnagel, chair and professor of political science at Northern Illinois University, walks through the ...
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· Feb 14, 2019
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How Does The US Court System Work?

Ever wondered what all the different courts in the U.S. justice system do? Wonder no longer. AJ+ breaks down the roles of the different courts and how they function within the wider justice system. Subscribe for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3Nm3T-XAgVhKH9jT0ViRg?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com ...
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· Jan 1, 2009
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Knowledge Seminar: An Inside Look at Federal Appellate Courts

In this Knowledge Seminar, we examine U.S. Courts of Appeals. Learn about processes, court culture, and landmark cases. Panelists include: Circuit Judge Roger Gregory, U.S. Court of Appeals-Fourth Circuit; Circuit Judge N. Randy Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals-Ninth Circuit; Margaret "Peggy" Carter, Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals-First Circuit; and ...
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· May 18, 2016
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Jury Service Overview

This video is an overview of jury service and what to expect if called for jury duty. • Find jury service resources: https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/jury-service/learn-about-jury-service • Sign up for U.S. Courts email updates: http://www.uscourts.gov/email-updates • Follow @USCourts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uscourts ...
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· May 2, 2017
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Dual Court System in the United States | American Government

Summarize videos instantly with our Course Assistant plugin, and enjoy AI-generated quizzes: https://bit.ly/ch-ai-asst Learn all about the dual court system in the United States in just a few minutes! Scot Schraufnagel, chair and professor of political science at Northern Illinois University, walks through the system of federal and state courts ...
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· Feb 15, 2019
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Court Shorts: Separation of Powers

Federal judges offer insights into their thinking about the separation of powers and describe how healthy tensions among the branches have a stabilizing effect on democracy. The judges also share their respect for and commitment to this founding principle, which has an impact on everyday American life. The video is for teens through adults who ...
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· Dec 13, 2018
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Trump will be able to nominate more federal judges who serve for life

President elect Trump and a Republican-led Senate will have the power to reshape the federal judiciary for decades to come.
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· Nov 15, 2024
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Biden has appointed 235 federal judges through January 1 of his fourth year – Ballotpedia News

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· Jan 8, 2025
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How Trump took over America's courts

How Trump and McConnell are changing the country for a generation. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab President Donald Trump is building his longest-lasting legacy in a place that’s often overlooked: the federal courts. It’s not just the Supreme Court that’s important — it hears less than 100 cases a year — his impact ...
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· Jul 22, 2019
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Judicial Overreach and the Separation of Powers: Why Judges Cannot Run the Executive Branch

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· Mar 15, 2025
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The United States Supreme Court Explained In 2 Minutes

A look at how the United States Supreme Court works.
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· May 20, 2017
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As judges block broad actions, White House says courts causing constitutional crisis

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· Feb 12, 2025
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Why Do 9 Justices Serve on the Supreme Court? | HISTORY

The Constitution doesn't stipulate how many justices should serve on the Court—in fact, that number fluctuated until 1869.
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· Mar 6, 2017
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Federal Workers Sue Trump Over USAID: 'Unconstitutional and Illegal'

Dozens of lawsuits have been filed, some against Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship and shrink the federal government.
Newsweek
· Feb 11, 2025
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Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges

Republican lawmakers are setting their sights on the judiciary following court rulings that have halted Trump's agenda.
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· Mar 25, 2025
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The next president is poised to inherit the fewest judicial vacancies in generations

Biden and Trump both prioritized getting judicial nominees confirmed.
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· Oct 5, 2024
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What happens if Trump starts ignoring court rulings? We break it down

A court finding that the Trump administration did not comply with an earlier order and a recent statement by Vice President Vance have some experts warning of a potential constitutional crisis.
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· Feb 12, 2025
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What judges will be on your ballot? What to know and how to research them

Dozens of judges will be on the Illinois election ballot this November, and there are a host of tools you can use to research your decisions.
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· Oct 17, 2024
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Which federal workers are impacted by a government shutdown?

The order is already facing a lawsuit by a major union and is likely to trigger more legal challenges.
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· Jan 21, 2025
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Here's where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House

From allegations of plotting to overturn an election he lost to illegally stowing classified documents at his Florida estate, former President Donald Trump faces four criminal indictments in four different cities as he vies to reclaim the White House.
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· Feb 15, 2024
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Which federal workers are out of a job?

Trump claims he has the executive power to dismantle agencies and fire thousands of workers. Will court fights redefine his relations with Congress?
USATODAY
· Mar 2, 2025
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Court Interpreter

Language skills are prized in the federal courts. Highly qualified interpreters in court proceedings involving non-English speakers help ensure that justice is carried out fairly for defendants and other stakeholders. Find resources for Federal Court Interpreters: https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/federal-court-interpreters • Sign up ...
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· May 3, 2010
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If Trump Defies the Courts, Here’s What a Judge Can Do

A former federal judge weighs in on the escalating tension between the White House and the judiciary.
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· Mar 20, 2025
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Magistrate Judges: Serving the Judiciary and the Public

Throughout October, the Judiciary has celebrated the 50th anniversary of the creation of the magistrate judge system. This short video explains the tremendous impact that magistrate judges have had on the federal Judiciary in the last half century. In 1968, in response to increasing demands on the Judiciary, Congress passed the Federal ...
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· Oct 29, 2018
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Federal district court judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

A federal district court hearing in Seattle was the first skirmish in what promises to be a protracted and wide-ranging battle over the new administration's agenda.
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· Jan 23, 2025
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Thousands of U.S. judges who broke laws or oaths remained on the bench

In the past dozen years, judges have repeatedly escaped public accountability for misdeeds that have victimized thousands. Nine of 10 kept their jobs, Reuters found
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· Jun 30, 2020
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What Is the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government? | History

What are the origins of the judicial branch of the U.S. government? What powers does the Supreme Court have, and what are its most notable rulings? Subscribe for more HISTORY: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Newsletter: https://www.history.com/newsletter Website - http://www.history.com /posts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/History ...
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· Jan 29, 2018
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Pathways to the Bench: U.S. District Court Judge Julie A. Robinson

U.S. District Court Judge Julie A. Robinson's journey to the federal bench in Topeka, KS, started when, at the age of five, she decided to become a lawyer. She credits her success to her father's faith in her and the fact that her mentors set high standards and demanded the best from her. Judge Robinson tells young people: "You never can dream ...
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· Mar 13, 2014
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How a case gets to the US Supreme Court

The only way is by surviving "the rule of four". Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com to get up to speed on everything from Kurdistan to the Kim Kardashian app. Most often, the ...
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· Mar 28, 2017
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Why Texas judges have so much power right now

Why is Texas so good at changing policy for the whole US? Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In April 2021, Texas sued the US government over immigration policy. But they didn’t sue in Texas’s state capital; or in Washington, DC; or in any of the five federal courthouses along Texas ...
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· May 11, 2023
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Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off as part of federal workforce downsizing

The key dates involved in firing tens of thousands of federal workers and what is expected next
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· Mar 1, 2025
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court? Why it has fluctuated.

Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is a powerful title. These are the people populating the nation's highest legal tribunal.
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· Feb 10, 2023
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Magistrate Judges: The Merit Selection Process

Learn what it takes to qualify as a federal magistrate judge and about the selection process. Current and former magistrate judges and selection panel members describe the composition of a selection panel and the guidance its members will receive from the federal Judiciary, along with important issues that the panel should consider. • Sign up ...
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· Jun 5, 2019
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Article III The Judicial Branch | Constitution 101

Article III of the #Constitution lays out the structure and powers of the #SupremeCourt and the federal court system. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, explores the concept of judicial review, Federalist No. 78, and the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803). #Constitution101 This video is part of the ...
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· Aug 30, 2022
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Case Administrator

Case administrators are the "face" of the court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the court. Learn more about working for the federal Judiciary at http://www.uscourts.gov/careers
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· May 3, 2010
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Courtroom Deputy

Courtroom Deputies assist judges in processing and managing court proceedings in an orderly fashion, and manage a judge's caseload. • Sign up for U.S. Courts email updates: http://www.uscourts.gov/email-updates • Follow @USCourts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uscourts • Follow U.S. Courts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/us ...
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· Jul 7, 2010
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U.S Supreme Court Explained | What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court? Judicial Branch Explained

What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court? What is the the U.S. Supreme Court? Judicial Branch Explained In this video we look at the role of the United States Supreme Court. First, we look at the history behind the creation of the Supreme Court during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Then we look at how it has evolved over time. Then we ...
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· Oct 5, 2020
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What’s So Important About Circuit Courts?

When we talk about the judicial system, the Supreme Court gets all of the attention. But the Trump administration has been quietly pushing through dozens of Circuit Court judges, many of whom are extremely conservative and some that have even been rated as “Unqualified” by the American Bar Association. So who are these judges and what’s ...
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· Mar 13, 2020
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Court Reporter

Highly accurate records and transcripts of court proceedings are critical to the administration of justice. Court reporters maintain the courtroom record and produce transcripts of court proceedings according to strict standards. Learn more about working for the federal Judiciary at http://www.uscourts.gov/careers
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· Aug 18, 2010
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Introduction to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Part 2 (2012)

Overview of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
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· Feb 13, 2013
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Pathways to the Bench: U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Kendall

U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Kendall kept moving forward through loss and challenges on her journey to the federal bench. Kendall talks about the importance of believing in herself, digging deep and accepting the support of family and friends along the way to becoming a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois.
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· May 5, 2011
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Staff Attorney and Law Clerk

Staff attorneys and law clerks provide the court with procedural and substantive legal advice regarding the disposition and efficient completion of cases. They review, summarize, research, and analyze matters before the court. Their research and recommendations assist the court in resolving legal arguments presented and in deciding cases ...
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· Jan 1, 2009
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Pa. Supreme Court Picks New Map Of U.S. House Districts

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has signed off on a new congressional map that creates 17 districts in Pennsylvania, as required by the 2020 census. As KDKA political editor Jon Delano explains, it maintains a highly competitive district in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, while stretching the city of Pittsburgh district into Westmoreland County.
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· Feb 24, 2022
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U.S. Case Law Research

This webinar provides an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law, and information about locating records and briefs. For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-9675
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· May 25, 2021
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Federal Jurisdiction (Part 1)

Federal Judicial Center. Federal Jurisdiction (Part 1). June 16, 1993. Videotaped presentation to newly appointed district judges on federal subject-matter jurisdiction. Provides a detailed discussion of the four types of federal jurisdiction: federal question, diversity, removal, and supplemental.
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· Dec 2, 2009
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A Hearing On Judicial Overreach And Constitutional Limits On The Federal Courts I US News Live I N18

President Donald Trump is getting help from some powerful Republican allies this week in Congress as he chafes at court rulings restricting his early actions on everything from immigration to shuttering federal agencies and mass firings of workers. On Wednesday, the House will vote on a bill from Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., that would restrict ...
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· Apr 3, 2025
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This is a ‘fundamental assault on constitutional order’: Newt Gingrich

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich highlights the history of the federal judiciary system on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’ #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news ...
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· Mar 16, 2025