1. 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?

2. Vocabulary Words (p. 152) County courts Circuit courts
District Courts of Appeal
Florida Supreme Court

3. 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

4. State Jurisdiction
Hear all cases not specifically selected for federal courts.

5. Independent Work Read “State and Federal Jurisdiction” handout
Answer questions 1-10

6. Closing Activity
Work in groups to place each scenario in the appropriate jurisdiction category