2019 US Government Final

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

• Federal court system

• Supreme Court

• State court system

This court system addressed 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. What 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

• To 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 term describes the authority given to these trial courts to make a decision on a case.

• Original jurisdiction

• State of affairs

• Apparent justification

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

• Defendant

• Judge

• Jury

The person accusing someone of causing damage in a civil case

• Jury

• Attorney

• Plaintiff

This person presides over a trial and protects the rights of those involved

• Witness

• Judge

• Defendant