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Which statements best compare the federal and state courts? Choose two correct answers.Federal courts do not hear any cases involving state laws and actions.State judicial branches make laws, but federal judicial branches only interpret the law.Most court cases in the US judicial system end up in a federal court rather than a state court.State courts tend to hear everyday cases involving crimes, family matters, and juvenile affairs.Federal courts can hear state laws that may conflict with the meaning of the US Constitution.

A
Federal courts do not hear any cases involving state laws and actions.
B
State judicial branches make laws, but federal judicial branches only interpret the law.
C
Most court cases in the US judicial system end up in a federal court rather than a state court.
D
State courts tend to hear everyday cases involving crimes, family matters, and juvenile affairs.
E
Federal courts can hear state laws that may conflict with the meaning of the US Constitution.
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Which statement best explains the roles of Congress and the president in organizing the judicial branch?

A
Congress establishes federal courts; the president nominates judges.
B
Congress organizes state judicial systems; the president organizes the federal system.
C
Congress writes laws nominating judges; the president confirms judicial nominations.
D
Congress assigns jurisdiction for federal cases; the president assigns state jurisdiction.
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Which court had original jurisdiction in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka?

A
the District Court of Topeka
B
the District Court of Kansas
C
the circuit court of appeals
D
the Supreme Court
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Based on the passage, what was the purpose of the 14th Amendment?

A
to prevent state governments from treating African Americans unfairly
B
to make sure all citizens, regardless of race, have the right to vote
C
to give the government the authority to treat groups differently for good reason
D
to protect African Americans from the abuses of the national government
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Based on the passage, why was Linda Brown’s case decided by the Supreme Court?

A
It involved an individual offense against the entire community.
B
It involved a dispute over an action taken by the government.
C
It involved the possible enforcement of a criminal punishment
D
It involved a private party that failed to meet a legal responsibility.
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Why did the Supreme Court decide cases involving Jim Crow laws passed by states?

A
The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all cases involving state laws.
B
The Supreme Court disagreed with the laws and was anxious to throw them out.
C
The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over state laws that may violate the Constitution.
D
The Supreme Court automatically hears any cases involving the 14th Amendment.
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What role did judicial review play in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
The Supreme Court accepted the case only to set a precedent.
B
The Supreme Court decided that “separate but equal” violated the Constitution.
C
The Supreme Court ruled that they had original jurisdiction over school districts.
D
The Supreme Court decided that judicial review was no longer supported by the Constitution.

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