American Government: The historical perspective of the judicial branch

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American government
The historical perspective of the judicial branch (VA &NJ plans)
The Virginia Plan proposed that the national judiciary comprise a supreme tribunal and inferior tribunals selected by the national legislature. Judges appointed by the president and confirmed by the US Senate would hold office and handle cases involving piracy, felonies in the seas, the capture of enemies, cases on foreigners, collection of revenue, national peace and harmony, and impeachment hearings national officials. On the other hand, the New Jersey Plan’s federal judiciary would comprise a Supreme Tribunal appointed by the federal executive. The judges would have jurisdiction over federal impeachment cases and final appeals on national matters such as treaties and ambassadors. Also, issues of capture by an enemy such as piracy and felonies.
The structure and jurisdiction of the courts as established by the Great Compromise, the Judicial Act of 1789, and how it stands today
The Great Compromise of 1787 judicial structure included a Supreme Tribunal, with federal judges appointed by the executive. The judges’ jurisdiction was on federal employees’ impeachment, appeals on national matters and treaties, felonies, and piracy cases. The Judiciary Act of 1789, which mirrors the current judicial system, established the U.S. judicial system comprising the district, circuit, and Supreme Courts. The district courts determined criminal and civil cases in their districts. The circuit courts served as the principal trial courts and exercised some appellate jurisdiction. The Supreme Court settled disagreements between states and reviewed final judgments, especially on treaties and statutes made by the highest courts in states.
How does one become a federal court judge?
The United States president appoints an individual to become a judge. The U.S Senate, guided by Article II of the constitution, then confirms them.
What are some important qualities to have to become a judge?
A judge should possess judicial temperament quality, which encompasses applying the law based on the facts and understanding of i...