Crash Course: Government and Politics #19: Structure of the Courts Worksheet
Video guide for Crash Course Government and Politics episode 19, with 15 short-answer questions on how the federal courts are structured, from district courts to the Supreme Court.

- Grades
- Grades 7–12, Middle School, High School
- Pages
- 2
- File type
- Zip
- Subject
- Life Studies, Business
- Topic
- court system, video guide
- Resource types
- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
About this resource
What's inside this resource
Structure of the Court System Video Guide focuses on the key concepts in episode 19 of the acclaimed Crash Course Government and Politics series. This concise 2-page worksheet with 15 questions is designed to supplement the engaging video that explores the court system. Topics covered include trial courts, district courts, the appeals process, jurisdiction, judicial review, and more. With an included answer key, this versatile resource can be utilized for introducing new material, sub plans, or individual assignments. Applicable for secondary education, the worksheet promotes critical thinking on the complex structure of the judicial branch. Teachers can feel confident implementing this content into lessons on government, civics, law, or modern studies. Created by experienced educators, this affordable guide will both challenge and engage students.
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Describe how the federal court system is structured
- Distinguish original from appellate jurisdiction
- Explain judicial review and how the Supreme Court grants certiorari
Skills covered
- Note-taking from video — answering questions in complete sentences while watching
- Explaining legal concepts — defining jurisdiction and judicial review
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What do students need besides the worksheet?
The questions follow episode 19 of Crash Course Government and Politics, which students watch online; the video itself is not part of the files.
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Judicial branch
- District courts
- Appellate jurisdiction
- Judicial review
- Certiorari
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