What is the proper ranking of the courts in the federal court system from highest to lowest?

The correct order of the courts in the federal court system, from highest to lowest, is the Supreme Court, followed by the Court of Appeals, and then the District Court.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and has the ultimate authority over all federal and state court cases that involve points of federal law. Its decisions set precedents that must be followed by lower courts.

Next in the hierarchy is the Court of Appeals, which acts as an intermediate appellate court. It reviews decisions made by the District Courts to determine if legal errors were made that could affect the outcome of the case. Appeals are taken to the Court of Appeals from decisions made at the District Court level.

Finally, the District Courts are the trial courts of the federal system where cases are first filed and tried. They have original jurisdiction over most federal cases, meaning they hear cases directly as opposed to reviewing previous decisions.

This structure reflects the established judicial system that ensures both the interpretation of laws and the uniform application of justice throughout the country.