Courts and the Court System

What determines whether a case enters through the state or federal court system?

• The court system that has the fewest cases at the time

• What law has been broken

• The type of prison system that has the most room for inmates if the person is found guilty

What defines the jurisdiction of each court?

• The city's and county's population

• A Supreme Court's decision

• The state's judges

• The law

Each state must have at least ----- Courts of Last Resort

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What state courts conduct some pretrial activities for more important ones?

• Lower Courts

• Courts of General Jurisdiction

• Appellate Courts

• Courts of Last Resort

What courts are most responsible for ordering a new trial?

• Lower Courts

• Courts of General Jurisdiction

• Appellate Courts (Courts of Last Resort)

What types of courts are organized at the city, town, or municipal level?

• Lower Courts

• Courts of General Jurisdiction

• Appellate Courts (Courts of Last Resort)

Which court conducts preliminary activities and trials for felonies?

• Lower Courts

• Courts of General Jurisdiction

• Appellate Courts (Courts of Last Resort)

Which court does not hold trials?

• Lower Courts

• Courts of General Jurisdiction

• Appellate Courts (Courts of Last Resort)

Which court has more than one judge?

• Lower Courts

• Courts of General Jurisdiction

• Appellate Courts (Courts of Last Resort)

Each state has at least how many federal districts?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7