Module 6 Lesson 1 Practice Activity
BY: AVA MARIE STORY
DISTRICT COURTS
- where trials are held and lawsuits begin
- states have at least one
- has original jurisdiction
- hear both civil and criminal cases
- there are 94 total in the U.S
APPEALS
- review the decisions of the lower court
- there are 12 court appeals
- the 13th has nationwide jurisdiction
- this court doesn't determine guilt or innocence
- most appeals are final
OFFICIALS OF THE COURT
- each district has at least 2 judges
- each appellate court has between 6-27 judges
- there are 9 judges in the Supreme Court
- federal judges are appointed by the President and approved by the senate