Judiciary
Federal Court
Definition
A court established by the federal government to hear cases involving federal law, the Constitution, or disputes between states.
Related Terms
Supreme Court
The highest court in the federal judiciary, consisting of nine justices who serve lifetime appointments.
District CourtThe trial courts of the federal court system. There are 94 federal judicial districts, with at least one in each state.
Circuit CourtA federal appellate court. The U.S. has 13 circuit courts that hear appeals from district courts within their geographic jurisdiction.
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Common Questions
- What is a federal court?
- A court established by the federal government to hear cases involving federal law, the Constitution, or disputes between states.
- What terms are related to federal court?
- Related terms include: Supreme Court, District Court, Circuit Court. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for federal court.