Article III

Article III of the Constitution is about the judicial branch (the courts). It has three sections.

Section 1

Judicial power will rest in the Supreme Court and the other courts.

Section 2

This section establishes rules about what kinds of cases the Supreme Court can consider. Some disputes can go directly to the highest court, while others must be heard on appeal, or after they’ve gone through lower courts. This section also guarantees Americans a trial by jury in criminal court.

Section 3

Section 3 explains what the delegates meant by treason: bringing war against the United States or helping enemies of the country.