_____ is the trial court in the federal system.

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A U.S. District Court is the trial court in the federal system. They are responsible for hearing both civil and criminal cases and are the starting point for all federal cases. The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal system and only hears cases that have already gone through the lower courts. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is an intermediate court of appeal, not a trial court. The U.S. Department of Justice is a federal agency that provides legal advice and represents the United States in legal matters, but it is not a court.

_____ Is the Trial Court in the Federal System