Journey Through Justice: Our Federal Courts

Learn about the different levels of our federal judicial system, from federal district courts all the way up to the one and only Supreme Court. In this interactive tutorial, you'll also learn about the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines, which set an important precedent for students' right to free speech in schools.
Resource ID#: 118766 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 35 Minute(s)
Keywords: federal courts, jurisdiction, original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, Tinker v. Des Moines, Article III, Judiciary Act of 1789, Supreme Court, courts of appeals, district courts, circuit courts, judicial branch, appeals process, rights, students, schools, education system, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, court cases, legal system, Judicial system, civics, tutorial, appellate courts
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