The document summarizes key aspects of the US judicial system including: 1. It outlines the creation of the US court system through the Constitution and Judiciary Act of 1789, establishing the Supreme Court and federal court system. 2. It describes the different types of federal courts - special courts that hear narrow cases and constitutional courts like the Supreme Court, Appeals Courts, and District Courts. 3. It provides an overview of important Supreme Court cases that have impacted civil rights and liberties such as freedom of religion, speech, and due process.

1. The Judicial Branch U.S. Supreme Court & Federal Courts Copyright 2004 Social Studies School Service