In this assignment, you will analyze the American federal court system, exploring the role each tier plays and the process by which a case could move from the local court all the way to the U.S. Supre

JUS 261 Module One Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric The Module One short paper examines the American federal court system. This paper provides an opportunity for you to check and demonstrate your knowledge of how a case moves through the three tiers of this court system, from the trial court to the U.S. Supreme Court. Reference your textbook reading and the module resources in your submission. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:  Tiers: Describe the three tiers of the American federal court system.  Roles: Describe the role that each tier plays in the American federal court system.  Types of Cases: Identify the types of cases heard in each of the federal courts and which federal courts hear them.  Process: Explain the process by which a case might reach the U.S. Supreme Court, identifying any other court or courts in which the case might be heard between the trial court and the U.S. Su preme Court. Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your short paper must be submitted as a 1 - to 2 -page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12 -point Times New Roman font, one -inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Tiers Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes specific examples based on research Accurately describes the tiers of the American federal court system using specific details Describes the tiers of the American federal court system but descriptions are inaccurate or lack specific details Does not describe the tiers of the American federal court system 20 Roles Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes specific examples based on research Accurately describes the role that each tier plays in the American federal court system using specific details Describes the role that each tier plays in the American federal cour t system but description is inaccurate or lacks specific details Does not describe the role that each tier plays in the American federal court system 20 Types of Cases Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes specific examples based on research Accurately identifies the types of cases that are heard in each of the federal courts, including which federal courts hear them Identifies the types of cases that are heard in each of the federal courts, including which federal courts hear them, but inform ation is inaccurate or lacks specific details Does not identify the types of cases that are heard in each of the federal courts, or which federal courts hear them 20 Process Meets “Proficient” criteria and explanation is exceptionally detailed Explains the process by which a case might reach the U.S.

Supreme Court, identifying any other court or courts along the way in which that case might be heard Explains the process by which a case might reach the U.S.

Supreme Court, but explanation is unclear or is missing key details or courts along the way in the process Does not explain the process by which a case might reach the U.S. Supreme Court and does no t identify any other court or courts along the way in which that case might be heard 30 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy -to-read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Total 100%