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Do Now. The United States has a “dual court system”. What does this mean? It means that the court system is divided into two parts, the federal court system and the state court system. Do Now. How many steps does the Federal Court system have? What are they? There are three steps:

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  1. Do Now The United States has a “dual court system”. What does this mean? It means that the court system is divided into two parts, the federal court system and the state court system.

  2. Do Now How many steps does the Federal Court system have? What are they? There are three steps: U.S. District Courts U.S. Courts of Appeals Supreme Court of the United States

  3. Do Now • What is “jurisdiction”, and how does it apply to out court system? Explain. Jurisdiction is the power and authority given to a courtto hear a case and make a judgment.

  4. Do Now • Do you think that people under the legal age of majority should be tried in court as an adult if they commit certain crimes? • Which ones?

  5. Do Now • What is the difference between an unruly child and a delinquent child? Explain. • An unruly child is a minor that would not be considered an adult crime (curfew, skipping school, using tobacco, etc…) • A delinquent child is a minor who commits an adult crime

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