Article 3. Judiciary – Publius Blog

Article III, Section 2, Clause 2: Jurisdiction

Posted on August 14, 2022
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In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and…continue reading →

Article III, Section 2, Clause 1: Cases and controversies

Posted on August 8, 2022
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The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority; –to all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls; –to all Cases of admiralty and maritime…continue reading →

Article III, Section 1: Judicial Vestment Clause

Posted on July 12, 1787
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The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated…continue reading →

Article III. The Judiciary

Posted on July 11, 1787
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Article III defines the federal judiciary, Alexander Hamilton's "least dangerous branch" (Federalist 78). We agree with that characterization, but with the rueful observation that this is largely a matter of degree. At times, the federal judiciary has proven to be a powerful guarantor of American rights and of the constitutional…continue reading →

Article III, Section 3: Treason

Posted on May 4, 1787
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Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. The…continue reading →