Law and Criminal Procedure

Question 1

A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court’s decision

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can take the case to a higher court.

Question 2

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

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state trial court.

Question 3

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

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a lower court made an error in a case.

Question 4

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

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civil and criminal issues.

Question 5

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

Question 6

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

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original

Question 7

In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

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a higher court agrees to hear it.

Question 8

If a state decides to sue another state over immigration sanctuary laws, which court would most likely handle the case first?

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a federal trial court

Question 9

A main difference between state and federal courts is

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state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.

Question 10

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

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Both hear cases from lower courts.

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