# The United States Court System

<figure><img src="https://1975576868-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGadqYnQq6nrcfzJhclgF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-da25d52ae58c9d125c5c6b68bec62d40d6a93968%2FInside_the_United_States_Supreme_Court.jpg?alt=media" alt="Picture of the front facade of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington D.C."><figcaption><p>"Inside the United States Supreme Court" by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/88876166@N00">Phil Roeder</a> is licensed CC BY 2.0)</p></figcaption></figure>

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### 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

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[introduction](https://studies-de-jure.gitbook.io/learn/sourcebooks/business-law-i/united-states-court-system/introduction)
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[separation-of-powers](https://studies-de-jure.gitbook.io/learn/sourcebooks/business-law-i/united-states-court-system/separation-of-powers)
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[federalism](https://studies-de-jure.gitbook.io/learn/sourcebooks/business-law-i/united-states-court-system/federalism)
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[trial-and-appellate-courts](https://studies-de-jure.gitbook.io/learn/sourcebooks/business-law-i/united-states-court-system/trial-and-appellate-courts)
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