Major Court System

Centuries ago there were the similar problems with citizens having disputes and unable to resolve differences. Many methods were used to solve the citizen problems. Some of these methods included the use of stocks, church involvement, physical punishment, and etc. As the population grew and cities were formed court systems were established.

The United States consists of two different court systems: the federal court system and the state court system. Each have specific responsibilities and hear given cases, however they overlap one another and share cases. It is important to continue to provide a legal system which is independent and fair.

This paper will be discussing the characteristics and important features of the major court systems. The discussion will include state level superior courts, federal districts courts, and all courts through the United States Supreme Court.

The Federal Court System is created by the United States Congress based on Article III. The United States Supreme Court is developed from this Article and gives Congress the responsibility