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2: Organization and Functions of the American Court System
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Learning Objectives
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Understand the US court system and how it affects the conduct of businesses.
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Understand the three branches of government and how they check and balance each other’s powers.
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Describe the dual court system and its three tiers.
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Explain how you are protected and governed by different U.S. court systems.
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Know which kinds of cases must be heard in federal courts only.
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Explain diversity of citizenship jurisdiction and be able to decide whether a case is eligible for diversity jurisdiction in the federal courts.
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Distinguish between trial and appellate courts.