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LESSON 3-1 FORMS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Lesson 3-1 Outline
I.
Dispute Resolution
A. How Can Disputes be Resolved Without Going to Court?
B. How Do Courts Settle Disputes?
1. Trial Courts
2. Appellate Courts
Lesson 3-1 Review
Vocabulary Review
Define each of the following vocabulary terms.
1. litigate
2. mediator
3. arbitrator
4. trial court
5. verdict
6. original jurisdiction
7. appellate court
8. transcript
9. appellate briefs
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Lesson 3-1 Review (continued)
Concept Review
10. Why should parties to a dispute try to negotiate a settlement without resorting to
litigation?
11. What are the major differences between a trial court and an appellate court?
Goals Review
12. How can disputes be settled without resorting to the courts?
13. Name the different levels of courts and describe their powers.
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LESSON 3-2 THE FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM
Lesson 3-2 Outline
I.
Origin of the Federal Court System
II. Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts
A. Federal District Courts
B. Federal Courts of Appeal
C. United States Supreme Court
Lesson 3-2 Review
Vocabulary Review
Define each of the following vocabulary terms.
1. general jurisdiction
2. special jurisdiction
3. writ of certiorari
Concept Review
4.
Why does Congress have the power to establish new federal courts?
5.
In what situations may the U.S. Supreme Court have jurisdiction over a decision by a
state supreme court?
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Lesson 3-2 Review (continued)
Goals Review
6.
What is the source of power of the federal courts?
7.
Name the levels of federal courts and describe their jurisdictions.
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LESSON 3-3 STATE COURT SYSTEMS
Lesson 3-3 Outline
I.
A Typical Court System
B. State Trial Courts
C. State Courts of Appeals
D. State Supreme Courts
II. State Courts with Specialized Jurisdiction
A. Associate Circuit Courts
B. City or Municipal Courts
C. Small Claims Courts
D. Juvenile Courts
E. Probate Courts
Lesson 3-3 Review
Vocabulary Review
Define each of the following vocabulary terms.
1. court of record
2. Justice
3. associate circuit courts (or county courts
4. municipal courts
5. small claims courts
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Lesson 3-3 Review (continued)
6. juvenile court
7.
probate courts
Concept Review
8. Why is it important for a court of record to keep an exact account of the trial?
9. What are two major differences between the treatment of juveniles and adults in trial
courts?
.
Goals Review
10. Compare the structure of a typical state’s courts with the structure of the federal
courts.
11. Identify the typical state courts of specialized jurisdiction.
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