1. Summarize the development of American courts, including the concept of the dual-court system.

2. Describe a typical state court system, including some of the differences between the state and federal court systems.

3. Describe the structure of the federal court system, including the various types of federal courts.

4. Identify all typical job titles of the courtroom work group members.

5. Describe the roles of outsiders, or nonprofessional courtroom participants.