U.S. Constitution Article 3 Explained.

Article III: The U.S. Court System Explained

Article III of the U.S. Constitution sets up the federal court system and explains how it works. This part of the Constitution is all about the judiciary—basically, the branch of government that deals with laws and legal disputes. There are a total of 3 sections.

Section 1 

The judicial power of the United States is held by one main court, called the Supreme Court, and any lower courts that Congress decides to create. The judges in these courts are appointed for life, as long as they do their job well, and they are paid a fixed salary that cannot be reduced while they are in office.

Section 2

There are a few types of cases the federal courts can handle. This includes cases involving the Constitution, U.S. laws, and treaties with other countries. It also covers cases involving foreign diplomats, maritime (sea) disputes, and controversies between different states or between a state and people from another state. For most of these cases, the Supreme Court will handle appeals, meaning they review decisions made by lower courts.

In certain situations, like disputes involving ambassadors or states, the Supreme Court is the first to hear the case. The Constitution also says that criminal trials must be held in the state where the crime happened, and they must be decided by a jury.

Section 3

Treason is when someone goes to war against the country or helps its enemies. To convict someone of treason, there must be at least two witnesses to the same act of treason or a confession in open court. Congress has the power to decide the punishment for treason, but it cannot take away a person’s property or affect their family after their death.

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