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.
Answer
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.
Explanation
State courts handle most everyday legal matters, including crimes, family disputes, and juvenile cases, so D is correct. Federal courts can decide whether a state law conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, making E correct. A is too absolute: federal courts can hear certain cases involving state laws, and most cases are handled in state—not federal—courts.
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