1. Courts and Court Systems
Chapter 1
Courts and Court Systems
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Types of Courts
Trial Courts
Where trial is conducted
Appellate Courts
Review decisions of trial courts
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Types of Courts (cont.)
Federal Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
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Types of Courts (cont.)
State Courts
State Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
State trial court
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Jurisdiction
Personal jurisdiction
Subject matter jurisdiction
General jurisdiction
Limited jurisdiction
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