Trial & Appeals Courts

What is the only court or court system the US Constitution creates?

• Federal court system

• Supreme Court

• State court system

This court system addresses violations of federal law or disputes involving the United States.

• Federal court system

• Supreme Court

• State court system

This court system deals with violations of state or local laws.

• Federal court system

• Supreme Court

• State court system

In both the federal and state court systems there are two kinds of cases. What type of case involves a person who has been accused of committing a crime?

• Civil case

• Legitimate case

• Criminal case

In both the federal and state court systems there are two kinds of cases. Why type of case involves a disagreement that cannot be resolved by those involved, and results in a lawsuit?

• Civil case

• Legitimate case

• Criminal case

What is the purpose of a trial?

• To shame the accused into admitting guilt

• The find the truth about whether someone committed a crime

• To determine if criminal laws are fair or unfair

We know that trials will always start in a trial court. What terms describes the authority given to these trial courts to make a decision on a case.

• Original jurisdiction

• State of affairs

• Apparent justification

In the United States our trial system can be describe as a _________________ system, because two opposing sides attempt to win the case by presenting the best argument.

• Adversarial

• Inquisitorial

• Predatory

The person accused of committing a crime or of causing damage.

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

A group of citizens who give a verdict based on the evidence presented in court.

• Jury

• Attorneys