Structure of the Court System

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What is the primary jurisdiction of trial courts in the U.S.?

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Original jurisdiction

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How many U.S. district courts are there?

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94

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Which courts have the authority to hear appeals? Options: Trial courts, Appeals courts, Circuit courts, District courts

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Appeals courts

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What criteria must a case meet to start in district courts? Options: Is a criminal case only, Involves a state law, Involves a federal law, Is a civil case only

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Involves a federal law

Front

Which circuit is known to have more liberal judges?

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9th circuit

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What is one of the scenarios where the federal courts have original jurisdiction? Options: Cases between citizens of the same state, Cases involving treaties, Cases with less than $70,000 at issue, Cases involving state laws

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Cases involving treaties

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How many cases does the Supreme Court typically hand down decisions on each year?

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About 80

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What is a requirement for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court? Must have gone through a jury trial, Must raise a federal question, Must involve a political question, Must be a criminal case

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Must raise a federal question

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What is the term used when a case no longer requires a resolution?

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Mootness

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Which of the following is NOT a reason the Supreme Court would refuse to hear a case?
The parties lack standing,
The case involves a clear constitutional question,
The case is not ripe,
The case is moot

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The case involves a clear constitutional question