Question

section 2 assessment reviewing ideas and terms 1. a. describe what kinds of cases are heard in federal district courts? b. elaborate how does membership of u.s. attorneys in the executive branch allow voters to have a voice in the judicial process? 2. a. identify what is an appellant? b. evaluate why do you think courts of appeals generally limit their review of cases to questions of the law rather than to matters of fact? 3. a. describe what is the purpose of the court of appeals for the armed forces? b. evaluate how do the national security courts created by congress balance individual rights and national security?

Explanation:

1. a. Federal district courts hear cases involving federal laws, disputes between states, and cases with diverse - citizenship.

• Federal laws include criminal and civil matters related to federal statutes. Disputes between states are under their original jurisdiction, and diverse - citizenship cases involve parties from different states with a certain amount in controversy.

1. b. U.S. attorneys are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Voters have a voice as they elect the President, who makes these appointments. This links the executive - branch appointment of U.S. attorneys to the democratic process.
2. a. An appellant is a party who files an appeal with a higher court, seeking to have a lower - court decision reviewed and potentially reversed or modified.
3. b. Courts of appeals limit their review to questions of law because fact - finding is typically the role of the trial court. Juries and trial judges are in a better position to assess witness credibility and weigh evidence, while appeals courts focus on legal errors in the application of the law.
4. a. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces reviews court - martial convictions. It ensures that military justice is administered fairly and in accordance with the law.
5. b. National security courts created by Congress balance individual rights and national security by using procedures such as secret evidence in some cases. They aim to protect national security interests while still providing some level of due process to individuals, for example, by having judges review requests for surveillance or detention.

Answer:

1. a. Federal district courts hear cases involving federal laws, disputes between states, and diverse - citizenship cases.
2. b. Voters elect the President who appoints U.S. attorneys, giving them a voice in the judicial process.
3. a. An appellant is a party filing an appeal to have a lower - court decision reviewed.
4. b. Courts of appeals limit review to questions of law as fact - finding is for trial courts.
5. a. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces reviews court - martial convictions.
6. b. National security courts balance individual rights and national security through procedures like secret - evidence review by judges.