Law II Unit 3 Vocab #2

Majority Opinions are

• Separate opinions prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to make or clarify a particular point or to voice disapproval of the grounds on which the decision was made.

• Separate opinions in which judges disagree with the conclusion reached by the majority of the court and expand on their own views about the case.

• Written statements that establish the reasoning behind the Court's ruling on a case.

• The verbal arguments presented in person by attorneys to an appellate court. Each attorney offers reasons why the court should rule in his or her client’s favor.

Dissenting Opinions are

• Separate opinions prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to make or clarify a particular point or to voice disapproval of the grounds on which the decision was made.

• Separate opinions in which judges disagree with the conclusion reached by the majority of the court and expand on their own views about the case.

• Written statements that establish the reasoning behind the Court's ruling on a case.

• The verbal arguments presented in person by attorneys to an appellate court. Each attorney offers reasons why the court should rule in his or her client’s favor.

Concurring Opinions are

• Separate opinions prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to make or clarify a particular point or to voice disapproval of the grounds on which the decision was made.

• Separate opinions in which judges disagree with the conclusion reached by the majority of the court and expand on their own views about the case.

• Written statements that establish the reasoning behind the Court's ruling on a case.

• The verbal arguments presented in person by attorneys to an appellate court. Each attorney offers reasons why the court should rule in his or her client’s favor.

Oral arguments are

• Separate opinions prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to make or clarify a particular point or to voice disapproval of the grounds on which the decision was made.written

• Separate written opinions in which judges disagree with the conclusion reached by the majority of the court and expand on their own views about the case.

• The verbal arguments between justices, usually behind closed doors, when deciding how a case should be resolved

• The verbal arguments presented in person by attorneys to an appellate court. Each attorney offers reasons why the court should rule in his or her client’s favor.

During a trial, Justices

• often look to "make a deal" between the prosecution and defense in order to more efficiently resolve the proceedings.

• play the role of official and teacher, ensuring the law is followed by both sides and the jury understands their responsibilities

• decide on the length of the sentence and type of sentence to be given to the defendant (if the defendant was convicted)

• generally do not have to complete any administrative work, such as maintaining the docket or granting continuances for other cases

Before a trial, Justices

• often look to "make a deal" between the prosecution and defense in order to more efficiently resolve the proceedings.

• play the role of official and teacher, ensuring the law is followed by both sides and the jury understands their responsibilities

• decide on the length of the sentence and type of sentence to be given to the defendant (if the defendant was convicted)

• generally do not have to complete any administrative work, such as maintaining the docket or granting continuances for other cases

After the trial, Justices

• often look to "make a deal" between the prosecution and defense in order to more efficiently resolve the proceedings.

• play the role of official and teacher, ensuring the law is followed by both sides and the jury understands their responsibilities

• decide on the length of the sentence and type of sentence to be given to the defendant (if defendant was convicted)

• generally do not have to complete any administrative work, such as maintaining the docket or granting continuances for other cases

Which of the following best describes the process for the appointment of Federal Justices?

• Nominees for positions are selected by the President of the United States and sent to the Senate for approval. A majority vote in the Senate judiciary committee is needed to confirm the appointment

• Nominees for positions are selected through a nation-wide vote, which is conducted every year as a part of the wider November elections. The President can appoint temporary justices if needed.

• Nominees for positions are selected through a combined process. A list of potential, qualified nominees are created by a special nominating commission (comprised of respected lawyers). The President can choose any of the options from that list to appoint, but the nominee must be from the list.

• Nominees for positions are selected through a vote in the House of Representatives. Possible nominees are put forward by the Speaker of the House and then voted on by the body as a whole. A 2/3 majority is needed to secure appointment.

Which of the following best describes the Partisan Election process for nominating State Judges?

• Nominees for positions are selected by the Governor of the state and sent to the state legislature, who vote to approve or reject the nominee

• Nominees for positions are selected through a vote open to all citizens, within the position's jurisdiction (usually state or county). Voters can choose to retain(keep) judges or appoint new ones. Candidates are supported by and affiliated with political parties

• Nominees for positions are selected through a combined process. A list of potential, qualified nominees are created by a special nominating commission (comprised of respected lawyers). The Governor of the state can then choose any of the options from that list to appoint, but the nominee must be from the list. The Judge will face a state wide "retention vote" the following year, where citizens decide whether the judge gets to stay on the bench or not.

• Nominees for positions are selected through a vote open to all citizens within the position's jurisdiction (usually state or county). Voters can choose to retain (keep) judges or appoint new ones. Candidates are not affiliated with political parties

Which of the following best describes the "Missouri Plan" for nominating State Judges?

• Nominees for positions are selected by the Governor of the state and sent to the state legislature, who vote to approve or reject the nominee

• Nominees for positions are selected through a vote open to all citizens, within the position's jurisdiction (usually state or county). Voters can choose to retain(keep) judges or appoint new ones. Candidates are supported by and affiliated with political parties

• Nominees for positions are selected through a combined process. A list of potential, qualified nominees are created by a special nominating commission (comprised of respected lawyers). The Governor of the state can then choose any of the options from that list to appoint, but the nominee must be from the list. The Judge will face a state wide "retention vote" the following year, where citizens decide whether the judge gets to stay on the bench or not.

• Nominees for positions are selected through a vote open to all citizens within the position's jurisdiction (usually state or county). Voters can choose to retain (keep) judges or appoint new ones. Candidates are not affiliated with political parties