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The federal courts have three tiers: (a)... courts, courts of (b)... and the (c)... Court. The (d)... Court was created by the Constitution; all other (e)... courts were created by Congress. Most litigation occurs in (f)... courts. The structure of (g)... courts varies from state to state; usually there are (h)..., intermediate (i)... courts were created by state constitutions.
Task 7. Match each word on the left with the definition on the right.
| a) litigation | 1. to take a case to a higher court for rehearing and new decision |
| b) petition | 2. the power, right or authority to apply the law |
| c) to sue | 3. a formal written request to a superior |
| d) jurisdiction | 4. a lawsuit |
| e) majority | 5. the number greater than half of any total |
| f) to appeal | 6. to make a legal claim |
Task 8. Is it true or false:
1. The American court system is complex.
2. The Federal courts do not coexist vvith the state courts.
2. The vast majority of cases are heard in the federal courts
3. Litigation begins in the Supreme Court.
4. The state courts are organized in three tiers
Task 9. Answer the questions.
1. In what way are the federal courts Organized?
2. Where does litigation begin?
3. What does the word «to appeal» mean?
4. In what courts are the vast majority of cases heard?
5. How are the judges of the federal courts known?
Task 10. Speak about the Court system of the USA.
Unit 7
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