State and Federal Jurisdiction SSS: 3.11 – Levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels EQ: Why does the U.S. have a duel court system?
Vocabulary Words (p. 152) County courts Circuit courts District Courts of Appeal Florida Supreme Court
Federal Jurisdiction Federal courts have limited jurisdiction Cases involving federal law (including US Constitution) Cases involving U.S., individual states or foreign parties Cases between citizens of different states
State Jurisdiction Hear all cases not specifically selected for federal courts.
Independent Work Read “State and Federal Jurisdiction” handout Answer questions 1-10
Closing Activity Work in groups to place each scenario in the appropriate jurisdiction category