Robert A. (University of Houston, USA) Carp & Kenneth L. (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA) Manning 
The Federal Courts [EPUB ebook] 

For law and courts courses focused on the federal level, this popular spin-off volume from Judicial Process in America, is the perfect supplement. The authors explain the organizational structure of the federal courts, outline the jurisdiction of the three levels of U.S. courts, and pay particular attention to the link between the courts, public policy, and the political environment.