State Courts Review

What is original jurisdiction?

• Cases of a certain type start out in this court

• This is the jurisdiction given to the court by the Constitution

• Jurisdiction given by the case coming up from lower courts on appeals

• Jurisdiction dictated by common law

What do appellate courts do?

• Conduct a trial

• Examine the previous case for errors by the judge

• Nothing

• Examine the previous case for errors made by the lawyers

What is the term length for Illinois Circuit Court Judges

• 2

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 10 years

What is the term length for Illinois Appellate Court Judges?

• 2

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 10 years

What is the term length for Illinois Supreme Court Judges?

• 2

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 10 years

Who has original jurisdiction for criminal cases under state laws?

• State Circuit Courts

• Federal District Courts

• State Appellate Courts

• Supreme Courts

Who has original jurisdiction for criminal cases under federal laws?

• State Circuit Courts

• Federal District Courts

• State Appellate Courts

• Supreme Courts

How are judges in Illinois at the state level selected?

• Elections

• Appointments by the governor

• Appointments by the president

• Appointments at monster truck shows that have rock bands

How are judges at the federal level selected?

• Elections

• Appointments by the governor

• Appointments by the president

• Appointments at monster truck shows that have rock bands

What is apellate jurisdiction?

• Cases of a certain type start out in this court

• This is the jurisdiction given to the court by the Constitution

• Jurisdiction given by the case coming up from lower courts on appeals

• Jurisdiction dictated by common law