The document discusses the structure and jurisdiction of the US federal court system. It outlines the two types of federal courts - constitutional courts and legislative courts. It describes the different levels of jurisdiction, including original and appellate jurisdiction. It also explains key concepts like judicial review and important cases like Marbury v. Madison that established the power of judicial review.

1. Judicial Branch Chapter 18 pg 506
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1. Two Kinds of Federal Court 507
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1. Federal Court Jurisdiction 508
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Types of Jurisdiction 508-509
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1. Terms and Pay of Judges 510-511
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1. District Court Jurisdiction 512-513
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1. The Court of Appeals 513 – 514
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1. Judicial Review 517-518
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2. 1. Marbury v. Madison 518-519
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1. Supreme Court Jurisdiction 519 – 520
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1. How Cases Reach the Court 520-521
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Opinions 522
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1. The Court of Federal Claims 524-525
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1. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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