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Not directly. The US Supreme Court is the highest federal appellate court in the United States. Lower courts are supposed to follow precedents set by the Court's decisions, but the Supreme Court doesn't exercise operational control over the lower courts.
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How many levels are in the federal court system?
Three:Trial level (primarily US District Courts)Appellate level (US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts)Supreme Court (US Supreme Court)
What kind of courts report to the Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court is head of the Judicial Branch of government. The "inferior" courts in this branch are:US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
What federal courts hears appeals from lower courts?
Appellate courts. In the federal court system, the appellate courts are the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States (aka US Supreme Court).
What court is considered gatekeeper to the US Supreme Court?
The US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, which are intermediate courts of appeals (the courts between the US District Courts and the US Supreme Court) in the federal Judicial Branch. They help reduce the Supreme Court caseload by resolving appellate cases or dismissing those without merit.
What is the breakdown of the federal court system?
US District courts - US Appelate Courts - US Supreme Court
Does the US have a Supreme Court and some smaller courts?
Yes. The US Supreme Court has highest appellate jurisdiction in the US. The other constitutional courts of the Judicial Branch -- the 94 US District Court, 13 US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, US Court of International Trade -- are below the Supreme Court. There are also courts in the Legislative Branch of government, such as Bankruptcy Courts and US Tax Courts, that are lower than the Supreme Court.
What are 3 us Courts?
District Court, Appeals court, Supreme court.
What is the US Supreme Court's most important function with regard to the lower courts?
The US Supreme Court serves as the final court of appeal
Does the Judicial Branch consist of the Supreme Court and US courts?
No. The Supreme Court of the United States is head of the Judicial branch, but there are lower courts and tribunals that are also included, such as the US District Courts and the US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts, among others.
Are the Circuit Courts and the Courts of Appeals the same thing?
The twelve US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts with territorial jurisdiction and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are all intermediate appellate courts within the federal court system. The decision of any Circuit Court may be appealed only to the US Supreme Court.
What is another type of Federal Court besides the Supreme Court?
Aside from the US Supreme Court, the other courts in the Judicial Branch are:US District Courts (trial courts)US Court of International Trade (trial)US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts (intermediate appellate courts)There are many other federal courts outside the Judicial Branch.
Can lower courts reverse or change US Supreme Court decisions?
No. Rulings of the US Supreme Court are 'the law of the land.'
