Yes. The United States has a dual court system that consists of both federal courts and state courts because the federal government and state governments are separate entities.
Federal courts generally handle matters related to Federal Laws, US treaties and the US Constitution.
Each state is governed by federal laws, but also has an independent government with its own constitution, laws and local ordinances, and the right to enforce them. The state court system processes cases that arise under their jurisdiction (authority) and ensures defendants and litigants receive due process under the state statutes and constitution, as well as under the US Constitution. The federal courts don't have a right to hear these cases unless they also involve federal or US constitutional law.
yes. The Constitution gives Congress the power to create whatever courts inferior to the Supreme Court it thinks are needed. States also have the power through their constitutions to create 3-branch governments having jurisdiction only within a single state, one of the branches being courts.
They both already do.
is it false that state and national governments establish courts
There are several concurrent powers that are shared by the federal and state governments. These powers include the power to build roads, tax, create lower courts and establish bankruptcy laws.
Congress has the authority to establish federal courts; state legislative bodies establish state courts.
I believed they are shared between state and local governments
establish courts.
both, at different levels that is.
Concurrent powers of the individual states and federal government: Power to (1) tax (2) establish a standing army - military/national guard (3) legally adjudicate in courts of law (4) convict and hold people in jail/prisons (5) build and maintain roads (6) hold elections You're Welcome
The authority of the federal government over the state governments.
There are several concurrent powers that are shared by the federal and state governments. These powers include the power to build roads, tax, create lower courts and establish bankruptcy laws.
Establish uniform requirements for audits of federal funds provided to state and local governments
Federal courts can "check" the other branches of the federal government and of state governments by
The U.S. Constitution governs the relationship that the state and federal government has. The federal government can impose regulations for state governments to follow. Local governments often establish laws that only their boundaries adhere to.