Ch. 16: The Federal Courts

In the American judicial system, courts apply the law to a conflict between two parties. Federal courts hear cases of federal law and cases involving two parties of different states. This amounts to only about 2 (two) percent of all trials – most cases are heard in state and local courts.

Vocabulary
Criminal law-the body of law that relates to crime
Civil law- the branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals or organizations, in which compensation may be awarded to the victim Litigants- A party engaged in a lawsuit
Plaintiff-the person who is calling for the lawsuit usually...

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