How the courts work
A quick 18-question quiz on the U.S. judicial system — from how a case climbs from a trial court to the Supreme Court, to the landmark rulings that shaped it. Miss one and you'll get the answer explained, so it's as much a lesson as a test. Nothing is saved.
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Court structure
The federal court system has three main levels. In order from first to last, they are:
Want to see the Court in action? Explore the sitting justices and how they vote, or how the courts have shifted since 1946.