Federal and State Court System Flashcard

Front

Which court is responsible for local trials in the state court system?

Back

Municipal or County Court

Front

Which court is the first level in the state court system?

Back

NC District Court

Front

What is the role of the State Supreme Court?

Back

Serve as the highest court in the state system

Front

Which type of case is heard by federal courts? Family (divorce, custody), Traffic, Small claims

Back

Constitutionality

Front

Who typically brings charges in a civil case?

Back

Person

Front

Which type of case involves the enforcement of rights?

Back

Criminal cases

Front

In a criminal trial, who is the trial between?

Back

An individual and the government

Front

Which type of trial involves breaches of contract? Options: Civil trial, Criminal trial, Military trial, Administrative trial

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Civil trial

Front

What is typically not a focus of civil trials?

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Criminal activities

Front

What is the primary focus of a criminal trial?

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Determining guilt or innocence