The Michigan Court System

This four-minute web-based interactive helps elementary students learn about the Michigan court system. With some preparation, students may complete the interactive individually.

The interactive:

Describes how state courts are organized into three levels.
Discusses the function of the courts at all three levels.
Includes a brief quiz at the end.

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HINTS

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To answer a quiz question, click on the answer and press "Submit" at the bottom-right corner of the question screen.

>>>Make a Model of the Michigan Court System (179KB PDF)

Vocabulary

Appeal

Case

Court

Court of Appeals

Judge/Justice

Judicial branch

Jury

Law

Lawyer

State courts

Supreme Court

Three branches of government

Trial

Trial Courts

Social Studies Grade Level Content Expectations

3–C1.0.1
Give an example of how Michigan state government fulfills one of the purposes of government.

3–C3.0.3
Identify the three branches of government and the powers of each.

3–C3.0.4
Explain how the state courts function to resolve conflict.

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