Explain the Basic Structure and Jurisdiction of the Federal Judicial

question 19

Essay

Explain the basic structure and jurisdiction of the federal judicial system.Describe the three different levels of federal courts.How are the lower courts created and how is their jurisdiction defined? What was the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

Promissory estoppel is a legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another when the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Doctrine

A set of beliefs, principles, or position, often held by an organization or a particular field of study.

Consideration

A concept in contract law that involves something of value promised to another when forming a contract.

Promise

A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that guarantees the happening or not happening of a specific event in the future.