Civics Unit Test Which court would be the first to decide on cases of treason against the United States?

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The first court to decide on cases of treason against the United States would be the federal district courts. According to Article III, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, treason is defined and its trials are to be conducted in accordance with the law. The federal district courts have original jurisdiction over such cases, unless the case involves a specific matter that is taken directly to the Supreme Court.