Would it be a violation of Article III of the Constitution if Congress allowed magistrate judges to perform district judge duties such as sentencing? Why or why not?
1. Do you feel that allowing District Judges to select magistrate judges is a better process than allowing these judicial officers to be appointed by the President? Explain what benefits you see to such system, or if you disagree explain why a presidential appointment should be the norm. 2. What safeguards did Congress provide in […]