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The Judicial Branch
Available in Spanish

Judicial Branch in a Flash!

6-8
One class period
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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to…

  • Identify the basic levels and functions of the judicial branch.
  • Compare the three levels of the United States court system.
  • Demonstrate the progress of a case as it moves through the system. 
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Overview

Need to teach the judicial branch in a hurry? In this lesson, students learn the basics of our judicial system, including the functions of the trial court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Students learn how a case moves up through these levels and discover that these courts exist on both the state and federal levels.

iCivics en español! Student and class materials for this lesson are available in Spanish.

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