Chapter 7

Which part of the U.S. Constitution established the judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article V

Which of these statements describes a civil case?

• The court decides in favor of one side or another.

• A crime has been committed.

• Laws have been broken.

• A person might go to jail.

Which level of federal courts are trial courts?

• appeals courts

• circuit courts

• district courts

• middle courts

The federal court system has three levels. Which level is missing?

• State appeals courts

• U.S. supreme courts

• U.S. appeals courts

• Local courts

What is the goal of the U.S. legal system?

• to prevent crimes

• to make sure the punishment fits the crime

• to treat everyone the same

• to treat everyone differently

What is the “court of final appeal”?

• appeals court of Washington, D.C.

• Supreme Court

• U.S. district court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

What is a dual court system?

• federal and state courts

• district and appeals courts

• state and supreme courts

• local and state courts

What kinds of cases do federal courts handle?

• criminal cases

• civil cases

• appeals cases

• criminal and civil cases

How do federal judges obtain their offices?

• appointed by Congress

• appointed by the president

• elected by the people

• appointed by the people

In which type of court do federal trials and lawsuits usually begin?

• appeals

• district

• local

• supreme