Describe the structure and jurisdiction of the federal district courts, the federal courts of appeals, and other constitutional courts.
Contrast the jurisdiction of the Courts of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Explain how a citizen may sue the United States government in the Court of Federal Claims.
Examine the roles of territorial courts and those of the District of Columbia courts.
Explain what types of cases are brought to Tax Court.
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By the end of this lesson students should be able to describe the structure and jurisdiction of the federal district courts, the federal courts of appeals, and other constitutional courts; contrast the jurisdiction of the Courts of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; explain how a citizen may sue the United States government in the Court of Federal Claims; examine the roles of territorial courts and those of the District of Columbia courts; explain what types of cases are brought to Tax Court.
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