Unit 2 Discussion

Grading

Your participation in the discussion forum, including:

A clear, specific, and detailed response to the initial question(s) below

Step 1: Read/Review the following instructional materials:

Review Webpage: https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure

Read (attached): “Federal Habeas Corpus: A Brief Legal Overview”: Congressional Research Service Report for The Library of Congress (2006), pages 1-10 required

View Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7_YkOhjknI

View Video: Court Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch/fVrb5mHFyvg

Review Webpage: https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure/comparing-federal-state-courts

Find the Specific Structure of NEW JERSEY State Courts by reviewing the Website: http://www.courtstatistics.org/

Browse NEW JERSEY State Court Website (50 States covered): https://www.ncsc.org/

Step 2: Create an original post answering the following questions:

1. Compare your understanding of the federal and state court structure after reading/reviewing the above learning materials. Which materials did you find most helpful and why?

2. What is your impression, now having reviewed the materials, of the merit (if any) in having federal judges appointed rather than elected?

3. What do you believe is the merit (if any) in having the election of state court judges?

4. Compare your understanding of the state court structure in your home state after reading/reviewing the above learning materials. Are there specific courts for family/domestic relations cases? Probate (Estate) cases? Juvenile cases?

5. Any other thoughts/takeaways from the materials that you reviewed?