There are four main federal court systems discussed in the textbook: the district court, the circuit court or appellate court, federal bankruptcy court, and the federal Supreme Court
Discuss the key characteristics of each of the federal court systems.
The federal district courts have general jurisdiction and authority to hear civil and criminal federal cases, and serve as the trial courts for the federal system. Currently, 94 district courts exist. Today, 13 circuit courts exist and they have jurisdiction of appeals of special cases. As a rule, hearings are presented before a three-judge panel. The federal court system is solely responsible for the hearing of bankruptcy cases, and such cases may not be foiled in a state court. The federal Supreme Court is considered the court of last resort and has original jurisdiction in cases involving suits between states, suits involving a foreign citizen, and suits between the federal government and a state. The federal Supreme Court caseload consists primarily of appeals and often involve constitutional issues. To be placed on the Supreme Court docket the case must receive at least four affirmative votes.
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