Court Systems & Structures

The attorney who is hired or appointed to represent the plaintiff's interests is known as which of the following?

• Prosecutor

• Bailiff

• Jury

• Defendant

Which of the following case types does small claims court NOT hear?

• Customer complaints

• Breach of contract

• Unpaid rent

• Divorce proceedings

Which courts decide more than 95 percent of the nation's legal cases?

• State courts

• Supreme court

• Small claims court

• District court

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and how many associates?

• Ten

• Eight

• SIx

• Five

Top level of the federal court system

• appeals courts

• Supreme Court

• district courts

• exclusive jurisdiction

A trial in which the guilt or innocence of a person accused of a crime is decided is called a:

• a civil trial

• a criminal trial

• a trial judge

• a judicial decision

A trial in which the guilt or innocence of a person accused of a crime is decided is called a:

• a civil trial

• a criminal trial

• a trial judge

• a judicial decision

The Supreme Court is to make decisions based on what?

• Personal opinions
• Constitution
• Public's opinion
• Declaration of Independence

A _____ records all the testimony in a courtroom.

• court reporter
• trial court administrator
• grand jury
• public defender

After _____, a jury reaches a decision and delivers a _____ in the case, or their decision.

• deliberating, verdict
• deliberating, subpoena
• voir dire, verdict
• voir dire, subpoena