1. US Constitution
Article III

2. What You Will Learn What branch does Article III establish
What court did Article III establish
What specific criminal act is defined in Article III

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Discussion
Why is it important to have a Judicial branch?

8. What You Have Learned What branch does Article III establish
What court did Article III establish
What specific criminal act is defined in Article III

9. Assignment