Ch 5 Crash Course

Front

Which courts see the most cases?

Back

State courts

Front

Where do most criminal cases go?

Back

State Court

Front

What needs to happen to get an appeal?

Back

An error of law -- usually in the way it was applied

Front

If two states are involved in a dispute, where does the case go?

Back

Federal Court

Front

If someone is being sued for 1 million dollars, where will their case be heard?

Back

Federal Court

Front

Which courts have original jurisdiction? Options: Trial courts, Appellate courts, Circuit courts, State Supreme Court

Back

Trial courts

Front

What is a US District Court?

Back

A Federal Court.

Front

Which system gives you more chances for an appeal? State Court, Federal Court, Tribal Court, Military Court

Back

State Court

Front

What is a Circuit Court?

Back

A Federal Appeals Court

Front

Which of the following are true about the Supreme Court?
Options:
They usually have original jurisdiction,
They are usually an appellate court,
They hear more cases than lower courts,
They mostly deal with state issues.

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They are usually an appellate court.