The U.S. Constitution describes how the U.S. federal judicial system is organized and how the different courts function. There are several levels of courts in the United States, including local, state, and federal court systems. Each of these systems has had a profound effect on the lives of American citizens since they were established. The volumes in this comprehensive set teach readers everything they need to know about our judicial system. Readers will learn about the long and fascinating history of our court system, key figures, and important cases, as well as a discussion of our modern understanding of this essential governmental system. Features include: Follows the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards of the National Council for the Social Studies. Presents essential civics issues in a way readers can understand and apply to their own lives. Offers glimpses into the lives of key figures in the history of the U.S. judicial system.