C.E.8a
The judicial function is exercised in a dual court system, which consists of state
courts and federal courts.
The United States has a separate court system whose organization and
jurisdiction are derived from the Constitution of the United States of America
and federal laws.
U.S. Supreme Court
(Justices / no jury)
Jurisdiction: Appellate and Limited original
U.S. Court of Appeals
(Justices / no jury)
Jurisdiction: Apellate
U.S. District Court
(Judge with Jury)
Jurisdiction: Original
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the judicial systems established by the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the
United States of America by:
a) describing the organization and jurisdiction of federal and state courts.