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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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· Jan 1, 2009
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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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· Jan 1, 2009
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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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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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· May 15, 2015
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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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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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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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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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Federal Judiciary Careers: U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services

What does it mean to be a team member with the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services system? U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services staff around the country promote public safety and make a positive difference in the lives of the people they serve. In addition to probation and pretrial officers, individuals from a wide variety of professional ...
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· Jun 1, 2022
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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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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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Congressional Republicans target 'rogue judges' in push to limit court power

Congressional Republicans are moving to curb the authority of federal district courts, aiming to strip judges of their power to issue nationwide injunctions they say have been used to block key policies and override legislative intent. READ MORE: https://thenationaldesk.com/top-videos/republicans-push-to-limit-district-courts-nationwide-power ...
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· 26 days ago
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Overview of the American Legal System

UVA Law Vice Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06 provides an overview of the American legal system to first-year students. This event was part of orientation for the Class of 2021. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 17, 2018)
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· Aug 23, 2018
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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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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.
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· Feb 11, 2025
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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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New 2024 polling in Florida, Arizona

The milestone comes with the confirmation of two judges to the federal district court in Arizona.
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· May 22, 2024
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Can you still enter federal court for jury duty without a REAL ID?

The short answer is yes, you will still be allowed in, and able to serve.
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· Jul 23, 2024
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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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Supreme Court limits federal regulatory power

The Supreme Court overturned a landmark 40-year-old decision that gave federal agencies broad regulatory power.
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· Jun 28, 2024
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Federal judge issues restraining order blocking federal spending freeze

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· Feb 3, 2025
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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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Judge pauses Trump's federal funding freeze as confusion and frustration spread

A federal judge has paused a sweeping new plan from the Trump administration to halt categories of federal spending.
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· Jan 28, 2025
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How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-is-power-divided-in-the-united-states-government-belinda-stutzman Article II of the United States Constitution allows for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman ...
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· Apr 12, 2013
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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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Legal System Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics #18

This week Craig Benzine takes a first look at the judicial branch. It's pretty easy to forget that the courts, and the laws that come out of them, affect our lives on a daily basis. But how exactly these decisions are made and where each law's jurisdiction starts and ends can get pretty complicated. So complicated in fact that you may want to ...
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· May 30, 2015
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White House issues new memo on alleged abuses of legal system, federal court

The White House issued a memo directing top justice officials to investigate apparent misconduct by lawyers and others seeking litigation against the federal government or pursuing alleged "baseless partisan attacks." CBS News' Natalie Brand reports. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is ...
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· Mar 24, 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
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Hearing On U.S Judiciary LIVE | LIVE : House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Federal Courts

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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House to vote on No Rogue Rulings Act to protect Trump's agenda

The House is expected to vote on the No Rogue Rulings Act Wednesday which would limit the ability of federal district court judges to block President Trump’s agenda. https://thenationaldesk.com/news/nation-world/house-gop-targets-judicial-power-as-trumps-presidential-power-is-challenged-mike-johnson-no-rogue-rulings-act-executive-orders ...
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· 27 days ago
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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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Trump insults federal judge amid legal battle over deportation flights

President Donald Trump is ramping up criticism of U.S. District Judge Jeb Boasberg. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app ...
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· Mar 18, 2025
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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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Federal Judiciary Careers: Probation and Pretrial Services

Federal offices of Probation and Pretrial Services assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety. They work on the frontlines of federal offender supervision. Learn more about working for the federal Judiciary at http://www.uscourts.gov/careers Find resources on Probation and Pretrial Services: https://www.uscourts.gov ...
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· May 3, 2010
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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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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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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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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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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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US Senate LIVE: Fiery Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Federal Judges | US News LIVE | N18G

A federal judge who had ordered the Trump administration to reinstate fired federal probationary employees across the country at more than a dozen agencies has narrowed the scope of his ruling so it now applies to workers in the 19 states and the District of Columbia that challenged the mass dismissals. US District Judge James Bredar in ...
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· Apr 6, 2025
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Opinion: What to know about the 69 Arizona judges on the 2024 ballot

It's not easy to decide which judges to retain, especially if you've never spent time in their courtroom. Here's a guide on what to look for.
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· Oct 7, 2024
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A law expert explains the role federal judges will play in Trump's presidency

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Georgetown Law Professor Steve Vladeck about the role federal courts can play as a check on presidential power during a second Trump Administration.
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· Nov 10, 2024
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How to become a Supreme Court justice

The Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage instantly will enter the pantheon of landmark cases.
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· Jun 26, 2015
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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 24, 2022
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Who stays and who goes? A guide to Arizona judges up for retention this year

There are 69 judges and justices eligible for retention in the Nov. 5, 2024, election. Here's what to know.
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· Oct 15, 2024
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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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Iowa election 2024: Justice, all judges on pace to be retained

On Wednesday, with 97 of Iowa's 99 counties reporting, Supreme Court Justice David May and all judges up for retention are on track to be retained.
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· Oct 29, 2024
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President Donald Trump’s agenda hits speed bumps

Judges have pumped the breaks on Trump's efforts to freeze spending, curtail birthright citizenship, reduce the federal workforce and more.
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· Feb 8, 2025
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Arizona commission releases performance reviews of judges up for retention

The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review has released its final report about judges up for retention on the November ballot.
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· Sep 10, 2024