Murad's AP Govt Blog

1. Where do the district court and appellate court fit into the organization of the federal courts? 1. They are directly below the federal courts, with the latter being directly below and the former being the lowest. 2. What makes the 9th Circuit stand out from the other circuit courts? 2. It is the largest Appellate court, serving roughly 20% of the USA. 3. What historical cause may make this Circuit Court more liberal than others? 3. The majority of its judges were appointed by Carter 4. Give two examples of very liberal decisions that have come from judges on this court. 4. The reversal on the Travel Ban and the decision that the phrase "under god" in the pledge is unconstitutional. 5. What happens to most appellate court decisions when they reach the Supreme Court? 5. They are reversed. 6. Which Circuit Courts are overturned more often than the 9th Circuit? 6. 6th and 7th courts. 7. Does the ideology of the court impact how often the...

1. What action (or lack of action) caused the government shut down? 1. The Senate failing to ratify the house's short term spending bill. 2. In a shutdown, which government functions continue? Which ones stop? 2. The military, Social Security, and and Air Traffic continues to operate. Nonessentiel federal government activities are suspended.  3. How were Democrats able to force Republicans to address the DACA issue? 3. By not passing a spending bill, the Senate Democrats were able to demand the Republicans address DACA. 4. Why were some Democrats eager to end the shut down so quickly? 4. They could be blamed for the shutdown and had been promised a bill on DACA. 5. In the funding agreement, what changes were made to Children's Health Insurance Program? 5. They were provided funding for the next 6 years. 6. What promises did Democrats get from the Senate Majority Leader? 6. They were promised a bill addressing the issue 7. Why was this shutdow...