State and Federal Court Systems

Jurisdiction is very important within the court system because it is what decides whether the state or federal government has the authority to prosecute the case. In a 2–3-page paper, research the following: What is jurisdiction, and how does it impact state and...

State and Federal Court Systems

Each state has its own state court system, from courts of limited jurisdiction (e.g., traffic court or justice of the peace), courts of general jurisdiction (e.g., trial courts, which may be called Superior, Common Pleas, and District Court), and appellate courts....