The Judicial Branch

Question 1

Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must

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go through a selection process.

Question 2

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

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a higher court agrees to hear it.

Question 3

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

Question 4

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

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civil and criminal issues.

Question 5

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 6

Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

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a panel of judges.

Question 7

A dispute over a contract between two people in the same city would most likely be heard first in

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a state trial court.

Question 8

A losing party in a federal trial court can

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appeal to a higher federal court.

Question 9

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

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Both hear cases from lower courts.

Question 10

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

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can take the case to a higher court.

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