Does Article 3 Establish The Limits Of Court Powers? Does Article 3 establish the limits of court powers? Article III tells us that the federal courts will hear cases arising under the U.S. Constitution. Article III tells us the specific qualifications that judges must meet to get a job in the Federal courts, including age
Does Illinois Have Sovereign Immunity? Does Illinois have sovereign immunity? The Illinois Constitution of 1818 was silent on the matter of sovereign immunity. Apparently, the framers of the constitution recognized that the doctrine was firmly implanted in the common law and regarded this as adequate protection for the state. What states have sovereign immunity? State
Does America Have A Constitutional Court? Does America have a constitutional court? Article III, Section I states that “The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.” Although the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court,
Do State Supreme Courts Generally Issue Written Explanations Of Their Rulings? Do state supreme courts generally issue written explanations of their rulings? State courts are the final arbiters of state laws and constitutions. Their interpretation of federal law or the U.S. Constitution may be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court may choose
Did John McLean Support Slavery? On the court, McLean became known as an opponent of slavery, and he was frequently mentioned as a presidential candidate for various parties. McLean received the support of delegates at the 1848 Whig National Convention, the 1856 Republican National Convention, and the 1860 Republican National Convention. Who appointed John McLean?