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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

Updated Oct 26, 2026

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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