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Judicial Learning Center

Levels of the Federal Courts

For Students 6th - 12th
The Supreme Court gets all the glory, but very few federal cases make it to the highest court. An interesting lesson explores the structure of the lower levels of the federal court system. In addition to outlining the organization of...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Judicial Branch: The Power of the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An explanation of the power the federal courts hold in the American judicial branch of government. Find a quiz to test understanding.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Federal Court System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the structure, purpose, powers and Constitutional safeguards of the Federal Court System.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Courts of Appeals and District Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the structure and purpose of the Courts of Appeals and District Courts.
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Other

The Federal Judiciary Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Federal Court System, with an historical overview and a general description of the current system.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion overview illustrating the structure and powers of the Supreme Court as written in the U.S. Constitution.