QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT
1. What does the Federal Constitution say concerning the structure of the Federal courts?
2. What act forms the basis of our Federal judicial system?
3. How are Federal judges chosen, and what are their salaries?
4. Name some judicial agents other than judges.
5. What is the nature and function of the Supreme Court?
6. What is the nature and function of the Circuit Court of Appeals? Over what cases has it jurisdiction?
7. What matters may be brought before the District Court?
8. What is the purpose of the Court of Claims?
9. Name some other special Federal courts.
10. What two classes of cases fall within the jurisdiction of the Federal courts?
11. What is the nature and purpose of the writ of habeas corpus?
12. What is the purpose of the writ of mandamus?
13. What three forms may the writ or bill of injunction take?
14. What is the crowning feature of the American judicial system?
15. Outline the general policy of the Federal courts.
16. What two forces help determine a decision?