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Trial and Appeal (Infographic)

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Most cases start and end in trial court, but what if there's an error? Show students how a case works its way up in this printable poster for your classroom!

iCivics en español! A version of this infographic is available in Spanish along with a Spanish Teacher’s Guide.

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Trial and Appeal - How a Court Case Works - Infographic Poster - 1
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