The Judicial Branch

Question 1

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 2

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 3

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

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civil and criminal issues.

Question 4

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

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original

Question 5

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

Question 6

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

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a lower court made an error in a case.

Question 7

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

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go through a selection process.

Question 8

Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

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a panel of judges.

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

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

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small claims court.

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