Introduction-Government - Judicial Branch
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The government, whether at the Federal, State, or Local levels is divided into three distinct branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial. This lib guide will focus on topics related to the judiciary. The judiciary is the court system. Courts examine the application of laws and their application to resolve conflicts through judicial interpretation. There are three basic types of courts in the judicial system. At the lowest level are the Municipal, Small Claims, County, and District courts. At the next level are the State and Federal Appellate Courts. The highest level is the State and Federal Supreme Courts. This country's judicial system is set up to ensure that litigants have access to the right of due process.