Dual Court Systems

Dual Court Systems

“The American legal system is based on a system of federalism, or decentralization. While the national or “federal” government itself possesses significant powers, the individual states retain powers not specifically enumerated as exclusively federal. Most states have court systems which mirror that of the federal court system.”

American Legal Systems: A Resource and Reference Guide

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American Legal Systems: A Resource and Reference Guide, Concepts of American Jurisprudence.


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