Section 1
The American Legal System
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Cases and the Law
In the US judicial system, cases are decided based on principles established in previous cases; a practice called common law.
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Types of Courts
The federal court system has three levels: district courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court.
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Federal Jurisdiction
The federal court system has limited, though important, jurisdiction.