Article III of the Constitution calls for a Supreme Court
and whatever other federal courts Congress thinks are necessary.
For the most part, federal courts only hear cases in which the
United States is a party, cases involving violations of the
Constitution or federal laws, and in some special kinds of cases,
such as bankruptcy cases and cases concerning incidents at sea.
In addition, federal courts hear cases based on state laws that
involve parties from different states.
The federal courts play a significant role in shaping this country's future by resolving
disputes and protecting the rights of its citizens.
Explore tomorrow by looking at the
future of the federal court. It doesn't
just belong to yesterday, but it is a vital
part of the next century.
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