Structure of the Court System: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explains the hierarchical structure of the US court system, starting with trial courts and moving up to the Supreme Court. It discusses the jurisdiction of federal courts, including district and circuit courts, and the criteria for cases to be heard. The video also covers how cases reach the Supreme Court, the concept of judicial review, and the decision rules the court uses to select cases. The importance of hierarchy in both the court system and the Crash Course organization is highlighted.

What are the original jurisdiction cases that the Supreme Court can hear?

What are the reasons a case might be refused by the Supreme Court?

Discuss the importance of the political question doctrine in Supreme Court cases.