The Judicial Branch

Question 1

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

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a higher court agrees to hear it.

Question 2

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

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original

Question 3

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

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a lower court made an error in a case.

Question 4

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

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a judge and jury.

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

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

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Both hear cases from lower courts.

Question 7

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 8

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

Question 9

A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to

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small claims court.

Question 10

When a court interprets laws in a way that creates or promotes social change and wrestles with moral issues, it is engaging in judicial

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activism.

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