United States Court of International Trade

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was United States Court of International Trade built?Established in its current form by the Customs Courts Act of 1980
2. What is the location?Lower Manhattan, New York City
3. Where is the court located?The court is in Lower Manhattan, New York City, a place where many businesses meet.
4. What kinds of cases does the court decide?It handles civil cases about customs and international trade laws, can hear cases from anywhere in the U.S., and can give money, orders, or other help to solve trade problems.

Article III Tribunal: A federal court established under Article III of the U.S. Constitution, characterized by judicial independence and life tenure for judges.
Civil Actions: Legal cases brought by one party against another, seeking remedies such as money damages or injunctions.
Import Duties: Taxes or tariffs imposed by a government on goods imported into the country.
Writs of Mandamus: A court order compelling a government official or entity to perform a specific duty.