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

A
go through a jury trial.
B
go through a selection process.
C
be decided by a panel of judges.
D
be decided by a single judge.
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In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

A
a jury is unable to make a decision.
B
a judge disagrees with a jury’s decision.
C
a precedent does not exist.
D
a higher court agrees to hear it.
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How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

A
Both hear cases from lower courts.
B
Both have judges and juries.
C
Both hear civil cases only.
D
Both hear all cases brought to them.
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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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Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

A
a judge.
B
a judge and jury.
C
a panel of judges.
D
a jury.

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