The Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch Interprets the Laws

The Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.George Cassutto Photography

Three Levels of Federal Courts from Highest to Lowest

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court

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The goal of the U.S. court system is equal justice for all. The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the Federal System.

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Try using our memory clue for the different levels of the Supreme Court. Remember the memory clue SAD. What do you think SAD stands for? S for Supreme Court. A for Appeals Court. D for District Court. Supreme, Appeals, District.

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Justice means that which is right, moral, or fair. As an example, My client has not received justice in this hearing.

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