Let's Learn About the State and Federal Courts:
SS.7.C.3.11: Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels.
SS.7.C.2.6: Simulate the trial process and the role of juries in the administration of justice.
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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.
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.
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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.