Answers2026-2027 Riggin -- American Government 2nd Nine Weeks 1st Semester BLDGThe Judicial Branch

2.10 The Judicial Branch Answers

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US District Courts hear federal cases involving

A
state and local issues.
B
civil and state issues.
C
civil and criminal issues.
D
criminal and international issues.
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If a state decides to sue another state over immigration sanctuary laws, which court would most likely handle the case first?

A
a state trial court
B
a state appellate court
C
a federal trial court
D
a federal appellate court
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A main difference between state and federal courts is

A
state courts try disputes between states, while federal courts try cases between citizens of a state.
B
state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.
C
state courts consider the facts and law in making a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.
D
state courts consider the facts and precedents in a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.
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If a college student broke into a rival school in the neighboring town and damaged property in one of the computer labs, the case would most likely be heard by a

A
state juvenile court.
B
state trial court.
C
federal family court.
D
federal district court.
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A type of jurisdiction that state and local trial courts have is

A
civil jurisdiction.
B
original jurisdiction.
C
limited jurisdiction.
D
criminal jurisdiction.

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