Federal courts consist of 94 district courts, 13 circuit courts, and one Supreme Court. Federal courts have limited jurisdiction, only hearing cases authorized by Constitution or statutes. Plaintiffs have choice between state or federal court, but defendants can remove
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The federal judiciary consists of Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts. Supreme Court serves as the final court of appeal, operating under discretionary review. Courts of Appeals are divided into 13 circuits, with three-judge panels. District Courts are the general trial courts, with 94 courts across the country
Jurisdiction is the legal authority granted to entities to enact justice. UN charter establishes principles of equality, sovereignty and non-intervention. International organizations provide mechanisms for resolving disputes between nations. Universal jurisdiction is fundamental to global organizations like UN and ICJ
The federal government consists of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The nation comprises 50 states, five territories, and Washington, D.C. as its capital. The federal government shares sovereignty with the states in their territories
Constitution establishes Congress with Senate and House of Representatives. House of Representatives chosen every second year by state representatives. Senate consists of two senators from each state, serving six-year terms. President serves four-year term, elected by state representatives