The Federal and State Court Systems: A Dual Court System - Flow Chart
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On a piece of blank notebook paper, set up the graphic organizer depicted below.
Complete the graphic organizer by reading Chapters 9-1, 9-2, 9-3 and 13-4.
Begin with each Court System by first writing the name of the court for each level and then check for accuracy.
Once the name of the Court at each level is correctly labeled, then write at least 4-5 facts about each using complete sentences.
Define: Dual Court System (9-1)________________________________________________________________
Where do Federal Courts get their powers from?(9-1)__________ Where do State Courts get their powers from?(9-1)______________
The Federal Court System
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The U.S. __________ Court (highest) (9-3)
The State Court System (13-4)
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U.S. __________ Courts (lowest) (9-2)
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State __________ Courts
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