US Constitution Article III

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Article 3, Section 1 Established the Supreme Court Established the provision for other federal courts

Article 3, Section 2 (1 of 2) Established general jurisdiction Federal courts deal mostly with statute law, or laws passed by congress, treaties, or constitution Established to kinds of laws Common Law Equity

Article 3, Section 2 (2 of 2) Defines jurisdiction of Supreme Courts and lower courts States, except for impeachment, a person has a right to a trial by jury.

Article 3, Section 3 Defines Treason and Punishment Definition Waging War against the U.S. Aiding U.S. enemies Conviction requires two witnesses Congress decides the punishment No member of the family can be held accountable

Discussion Why is it important to have a Judicial branch?

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