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THE BEGINNING |
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| The Judiciary Act of 1789 set up the 13 offices (today there are 94 offices) of the U.S. Marshals. They are nominated by the President and approved by the Congress. | ||
| The U.S. Marshals serve as officers of the federal courts, and are responsible for: | ||
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making sure the federal courts are free to work fairly | |
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taking care of security for federal courts | |
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keeping order in courtrooms and other court areas | |
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carrying out court orders | |
| The Marshals Service also responds to emergency situations, such as: | ||
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civil disturbances that break federal law or threaten federal property | |
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enforcement of voting right laws | |
| The United States Constitution established three separate branches of the federal government. These branches are: | ||
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Legislative: includes the Congress–they make federal laws. | |
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Executive: includes the President and other departments and agencies–they enforce federal laws and the federal court’s decisions. (The United States Marshals Service is in this branch.) | |
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Judicial: includes the federal courts–they understand the law and settle differences. | |
| Even though these three branches have separate powers and duties, they work together to protect the rights of all Americans (this refers to “checks and balances”). | ||
| Learn more: | ||
| U.S. Constitution | ||
| Understanding the Federal Courts | ||
| Ben Franklin’s Branches of Government | ||