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American Government Lecture Five (view source)
Revision as of 04:17, October 13, 2012
, 04:17, October 13, 2012→The Ratification Process: add note that trials are very rare in federal court
Americans do this because they like their “day in court.” In the old days, someone who felt he was wronged would challenge his opponent to a duel. Within days they would meet at dawn somewhere and try to kill each other, often leaving one dead. That practice was stopped by prosecuting the person who survived for murder. Now this type of dispute is resolved by one person suing the other. Win or lose, at the end they feel received their “day in court” to vent their grievance.
Americans do this because they like their “day in court.” In the old days, someone who felt he was wronged would challenge his opponent to a duel. Within days they would meet at dawn somewhere and try to kill each other, often leaving one dead. That practice was stopped by prosecuting the person who survived for murder. Now this type of dispute is resolved by one person suing the other. Win or lose, at the end they feel received their “day in court” to vent their grievance.
It should be noted that in federal court, fewer than 1% of cases reach a trial.[http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/Statistics/JudicialBusiness/2011/JudicialBusiness2011.pdf] Cases are often settled or disposed of without a trial.
'''V. Trial Judges'''
'''V. Trial Judges'''