Let's Learn About the State and Federal Courts:
SS.7.CG.3.9 Explain the structure, functions, and processes of the judicial branch of government.
PLEASE NOTE CLARIFICATION FOUR (Compare the trial and appellate processes) IS COVERED WITH VIDEOS FROM 7.CG.2.5, WHICH ALSO COVERS THE TRIAL PROCESS AND JURIES. A SPECIFIC VIDEO ON THE APPELLATE PROCESS IS NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
State and Federal Courts Content Guide
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2023 Video: Process of the Judicial Branch
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2023 Video: State Courts
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2023 Video: Federal Courts
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2023 Video: Powers and Jurisdictions of State and Federal Courts
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Readings
In the United States, there is a federal court system and state court system. The U.S. Supreme Court is at the top of the federal court system and is the highest court in the country.
SEE NEW SS.7.CG.2.5 FOR CRIMINAL, CIVIL, JURY TRIALS
In the United States, the court system uses both criminal and civil trials, as well as the appellate process, to ensure justice. Juries are an important part of the trial process, guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2023 Video: The Criminal Trial Process
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2023 Video: The Civil Trial Process
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2023 Video: The Appellate Process
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SEE NEW SS.7.CG.2.5 FOR VIDEO ON JURIES
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Readings
In the United States, the court system uses both criminal and civil trials, as well as the appellate process, to ensure justice. Juries are an important part of the trial process, guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Practice Quiz on State and Federal Courts
