Legal System Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores the basics of the legal system, focusing on the functions of courts, the federal court system, and the types of law including statutory, common, criminal, civil, and public law. It highlights the importance of courts in settling disputes, interpreting laws, and setting expectations for future actions. The video also explains the structure of the federal court system and the concept of jurisdiction, differentiating between trial and appeals courts.

What is the importance of judicial review in the federal court system?

What are the two main types of law discussed in the text?

How can a civil case become a public law case?