American Government / Unit 9 Gov 419 short lesson, about 20 seconds
District Courts
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The idea
The ninety-four federal district courts are the national system's trial courts — at least one in every state, none crossing state lines.
In practice
Testimony, evidence, and juries live at the district level, each court overseen by a single judge.
Where people slip
Nearly every federal case begins here; the famous top of the system tries almost nothing.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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