Scholastic
Scholastic: John Doe in a u.s. Court
This site from Scholastic provides a well-written essay describes the federal court system and its jurisdiction including the '7 steps in justice.'
Lectric Law Library
'Lectric Law: Trial
This resource has a general definition of a trial, both historic and modern, and it also describes various types of trials.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was adopted to protect each United States citizen's rights. Learn about how the Bill of Rights was formed and the protections it guarantees to Americans.