The Judicial Branch

Question 1

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

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original

Question 2

A losing party in a federal trial court can

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appeal to a higher federal court.

Question 3

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

Question 4

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 5

Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

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assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case

Question 6

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

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go through a selection process.

Question 7

In addition to the Supreme Court, the federal court system includes

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appellate and trial courts.

Question 8

A child’s adoptive parents go to court to finalize the child’s adoption. This court would most likely be a court with which jurisdiction?

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a court of limited jurisdiction

Question 9

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

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civil and criminal issues.

Question 10

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

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a lower court made an error in a case.

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