Civics 101

Civics Shorts: Judicial Branch

07.17.2020 - By NHPRPlay

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It’s that time of year again, Supreme Court ruling season! The Supreme Court, or SCOTUS for short, came out with a number of major decisions recently. But how does a case get to SCOTUS? And what role do district and circuit courts play in the judicial branch?

This Civics Short is designed with middle schoolers in mind, but it’s also for anyone who wants a quick refresher.

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