Where is judicial branch located?

Answer 1

The Judicial branch is not located in one specific place. The Judicial branch refers to the federal constitutional courts that are spread out across the country and US territories.

There are three different kinds of courts found in the federal court system. The lowest level is the district courts. The second level is the court of appeals. The top level is the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the leader of the Judicial Branch and is located in Washington, DC.

Did you know...

1. The Supreme Court was set up by the Constitution.
2. The Supreme Court first met on February 2, 1790.
3. The Supreme Court building is in Washington D.C.
4. Various Court officers assist the Supreme Court in performance of its duties.
5. Of the approximate 8,000 cases appealed to the Supreme Court each year, fewer than 200 are heard.
6. The power of Judicial Review gives the Supreme Court the right to overturn state laws and laws passed by Congress.
7. John Marshall of Virginia was appointed by President Adams as the fourth Chief Justice. He remained on the Court for over 34 years.
8. There are 13 judicial circuits, each with a court of appeals.
9. There are 94 U.S. district courts in the United States.
10. Congress decides how many judges there will be and where they will work.