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Justice Junction

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LENGTH

17 Minutes

GRADES

5
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8

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Description

Do you have what it takes to work in the justice system? In Justice Junction, clients will come to you with different cases. Read their case files carefully. Your job is to decide if the case should go to the State Courts or the Federal Courts. Some cases involve local laws, while others involve federal law or constitutional rights. One wrong decision will lower your score, so pay attention to every clue. The game becomes more challenging as new cases appear. With simple gameplay and funny cartoon visuals, Justice Junction is a fun way to learn how the U.S. court system works.

Vocabulary Words

Appellate Jurisdiction
Article III
Courts of Appeals
District Courts
Dual Court System
Federal Jurisdiction
Judicial Branch
Judicial Independence
Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
Supreme Court
State vs. Federal Courts

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Judicial Branch. Suitable for Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

The Supreme Court hears only a small number of cases, which gives it the ability to focus on issues of broad legal importance.
Supreme Court decisions can shape public life by clarifying constitutional meaning and legal rules.
Judicial independence is intended to help courts decide cases based on law rather than political pressure.
The judicial branch checks the legislative and executive branches by reviewing laws and government actions for constitutionality.
Federal judges are appointed rather than elected and serve during good behavior to help protect judicial independence.
The Supreme Court has both original and appellate jurisdiction in different types of cases.
Federal courts have jurisdiction over certain kinds of cases, including disputes involving the Constitution, federal laws, treaties, and conflicts between states.
The federal court system includes district courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court.
Congress has the power to create lower federal courts under the constitutional framework established in Article III.
Article III of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch and creates the Supreme Court.
The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws and resolving legal disputes.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

Why does the United States have two parallel court systems (state courts and federal courts) instead of just one single system for every law? Federal judges are appointed for life rather than elected by voters. How does this job security protect them from political pressure when making tough legal decisions?

After the Game

Why does the Supreme Court reject the vast majority of cases requested for review, choosing only a small fraction each year? How does Article III give the judicial branch the authority to check the power of Congress and the President?

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