The Judicial Branch and Courts

About this course

This course takes you inside the third branch of government. You will learn how the federal and state court systems are organized, how civil and criminal cases differ, and what happens in a courtroom during a trial. Then you will follow a case to the Supreme Court, study judicial review, and learn how judges and juries share the power to decide. Built for learners who want to understand the courts that shape American law.

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