In purchasing the Louisiana Territory, President Jefferson used a power that the Constitution did not explicitly delegate to him.
1. What do you think is the significance of a president using new powers that aren't in the Constitution?
2. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
3. What are the risks?

federal appellate courts are called courts of appeals. cases can be further appealed to the u.s. supreme court. cases are heard for the first time in a trial court. if either party disagrees with the decision in the trial court, they can appeal, asking a higher court to review the decision.

it is based on the same philosophy as health insurance