Courts
Who decides disputes?
Federal and state courts, how judges reach the bench, and who enforces and prosecutes the law.
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What is the difference between federal and state courts?
Federal courts hear cases about the US Constitution, federal laws and treaties, and some disputes between states or citizens of different states. State courts hear most criminal, family, probate and contract cases.
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Are judges elected or appointed?
How federal judges, federal magistrate judges and state judges are chosen, and how Pennsylvania’s elected magisterial district judges differ.