The Verdict Is In: The U.S. Court System

Explore the court system and the role it plays in interpreting law and settling conflicts in this interactive tutorial. Learn why the U.S. Supreme Court is the most powerful in the U.S. court system, and they'll explain why the United States and the State of Florida both have supreme courts.  
Resource ID#: 199204 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: interactive, elearning, e-learning, civics, courts, Supreme Court, appeals, appellate, Florida, juries, jury, judge, judges, justices, civil, criminal, judicial review, checks and balances, separation of powers, tutorials
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Civics Original student tutorials - Grades K-5

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