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  2. U.S. Attorneys | Introduction To The Federal Court System |...

    www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/federal-courts

    Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction, meaning they can only hear cases authorized by the United States Constitution or federal statutes. The federal district court is the starting point for any case arising under federal statutes, the Constitution, or treaties.

  3. The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. This section will help you learn more about the Judicial Branch and its work.

  4. Federal judiciary of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The U.S. federal judiciary consists primarily of the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts. [1] . It also includes a variety of other lesser federal tribunals.

  5. Court Role and Structure - United States Courts

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    Federal courts hear cases involving the constitutionality of a law, cases involving the laws and treaties of the U.S. ambassadors and public ministers, disputes between two or more states, admiralty law, also known as maritime law, and bankruptcy cases.

  6. Federal courts are established by the United States Constitution and decide disputes concerning the federal constitution, laws passed by Congress, and actions by federal and state officials. Federal courts also apply state law where a dispute involves citizens of different states.

  7. Comparing Federal & State Courts - United States Courts

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    Due to federalism, both the federal government and each of the state governments have their own court systems. Discover the differences in structure, judicial selection, and cases heard in both systems.

  8. The Judicial Branch - The White House

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    Federal courts enjoy the sole power to interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases. The courts, like Congress, can compel the...

  9. An Overview of the U.S. Courts System

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    Federal courts are courts whose authority ultimately flows from the government in Washington, D.C. They trace their legal existence back to the United States Constitution and to laws passed by the Congress. So for example, the United States Supreme Court, which is often described in the newspapers, is a federal court. It sits in Washington, D.C.

  10. U.S. Federal Court System - FindLaw

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    Federal courts handle all immigration; bankruptcy; copyright; patent; and federal criminal cases. Learn about the Court of Appeals, the three branches of the government, the Supremacy Clause, and much more at FindLaw.com.

  11. Federal court Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of FEDERAL COURT is a court established by a federal government; especially : one established under the constitution and laws of the U.S..