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About Federal Courts

The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. This section will help you learn more about the Judicial Branch and its work.

The relationship between Federal Courts and the Public is represented here.

Federal Courts & the Public

Scales representing the idea of equal justice in the U.S. court structure.

Court Role and Structure

Inside view of a typical courtroom setting.

Types of Cases

Students in a classroom with hands raised.

Educational Resources

The scales of justice, a conference table, and chairs, symbolizes the Judicial Conference.

Governance & the Judicial Conference

An open book with a bookmark is used to symbolize Judicial Administration and oversight.

Judicial Administration

Image: A group of people speaking around a conference room table.

Workplace Conduct in the Federal Judiciary