Different Courts Flashcards
these trial courts have original jurisdiction in cases involving the laws of Congress and treaties of the United States
U.S. District Courts
this court reviews appeals from various military courts
Court of Military Appeals
These courts deal with cases arising at US military forts and installations
Military Courts
this court hears appeals from the court of international trade
Appeals for the Federal Circuit
The judges on this court decide cases involving items of trade being imported into the United States
Court of International Trade
when an individual or corporation sues the federal government, this court has original jurisdiction to try the case; it also hears cases appealed from the territorial courts
U.S. Claims Court
these are trial courts for for US territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, the virgin islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands
Territorial Courts
these courts hear cases that are appealed from US district courts
U.S. Court of Appeals