Courts & the Quest for Justice : Lesson 7

Lesson 7 will teach students about the courts system including the four functions of the courts, the differences between trial and appellate courts, the federal court system, levels of the state court system, and how a case is brought to the Supreme Court. They will also learn about the courtroom including the actions of a judge prior to the trial, the different members of the courtroom work group, and the differences between judges at the state and federal levels. Finally, they will be able to define jurisdiction and the difference between geographic and subject-matter jurisdiction.