1. Chapter 3 Court Systems 3-1 Forms of Dispute Resolution
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Chapter 3 Court Systems
3-1 Forms of Dispute Resolution
3-2 The Federal Court System
3-3 State Court Systems
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2. 3-1 Forms of Dispute Resolution
GOALS
Explain how disputes can be settled without going to court
Name the different levels of courts and describe their jurisdictions and powers
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3. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
How can disputes be resolved without going to court?
How do courts settle disputes?
Trial courts
Appellate courts
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4. What are the two levels of courts, and what is the function of each?
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5. 3-2 The Federal Court System
GOALS
Identify the source of power of the federal courts
Name the major federal courts and describe their jurisdictions and powers
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6. ORIGIN OF THE FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM
Judiciary Acts established:
U.S. Supreme Court
13 district courts
Federal Courts of Appeal
Specialized courts
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7. What is the source of power of the federal courts?
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8. JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL COURTS
Federal District Courts
Federal Courts of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
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9. Federal Court System
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10. Name the three levels of federal courts and describe the jurisdiction of each.
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11. 3-3 State Court Systems GOALS
Compare the structure of a typical state court system with the structure of the federal courts
Explain the jurisdictions of the specialized courts in a typical state system
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12. A TYPICAL STATE COURT SYSTEM
State trial courts
State courts of appeals
State supreme courts
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13. A Typical State Court System
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14. What does a typical state court system have in common with the federal court system?
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15. STATE COURTS WITH SPECIALIZED JURISDICTIONS
Associate circuit courts
City or municipal courts
Small claims courts
Juvenile courts
Probate courts
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16. Name the typical state courts that have specialized jurisdiction.
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17. PREVENT LEGAL DIFFICULTIES
Be prepared . . .
To avoid expensive litigation should a dispute develop, when you enter a contract include a provision requiring the use of a mediator or an arbitrator.
To be sure of the rules and costs of any litigation that might develop under a legal document you sign, specify the jurisdiction in which such disputes must be resolved.
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18. PREVENT LEGAL DIFFICULTIES
Know the facts about your state’s juvenile court system especially with respect to ages, rights, and sentencing options.
Have your parents see an attorney to make out a will and utilize other methods to avoid the expenses of probate.
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