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Learn About the Federal Judiciary

The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. Explore these resources to learn about different parts of the Federal Judiciary. See our For Teachers page for distance learning and classroom resources and activities.

Federal Court System

U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights

Interactive U.S. Constitution (National Constitution Center)
Bill of Rights (National Archives)

Court Website Links

Federal Judges & Judgeships

Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges, 1789-present
FAQs about Federal Judges & Judgeships
Pathways to the Bench: These videos present the personal, character-building challenges faced by individual judges that prepared them to serve on the bench.

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Judicial Independence (NC Bar Assoc.)
Understanding the Rule of Law (Bolch Judicial Institute)
Why Judges Have Lifetime Appointments - Explained (Bolch Judicial Institute)

Bolch Judicial Institute, Duke Law

Civics Break Course - watch or facilitate a civics course! Available for use at home, with community groups, or in the workplace.

About the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit