The United States Court System

"Inside the United States Supreme Court" by Phil Roeder is licensed CC BY 2.0)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 🎯

1. Explain what constitutes a contract.

2. Understand how a contract is formed.

3. Know the defenses to performance of a contract.

4. Understand breach of contract and its consequences.

5. Identify remedies for breach of contract.

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Contents

1

Introduction

2

Separation of Powers

3

Federalism

4

Trial and Appellate Courts