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

a jury is unable to make a decision.

a judge disagrees with a jury’s decision.

a precedent does not exist.

a higher court agrees to hear it.

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

can take the case to another state’s court.

can take the case to a different trial court.

can take the case to a higher court.

can take the case to a federal court.

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

family court.

appellate court.

small claims court.

common pleas court.

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?

a court of civil jurisdiction

a court of original jurisdiction

a court of limited jurisdiction

a court of general jurisdiction

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

state and local issues.

civil and state issues.

civil and criminal issues.

criminal and international issues.

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

Both hear cases from lower courts.

Both have judges and juries.

Both hear civil cases only.

Both hear all cases brought to them.

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

limited

original

appelate

general

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