Pennsylvania State Court System

What is the structure of the Pennsylvania court system?

• Square

• Linear

• Pyramid

• Circular

What percentage of cases in the U.S. are heard by state court systems?

• Less than 50%

• Around 70%

• Over 90%

• Exactly 100%

How are judges appointed in the Pennsylvania state court system?

• Elected

• Appointed

• Inherited

• Randomly selected

When were the first Pennsylvania courts set up?

• 1700s

• 1600s

• 1500s

• 1800s

What is the primary role of the minor courts in Pennsylvania?

• Hear major criminal cases

• Oversee federal court cases

• Handle civil appeals

• Perform preliminary hearings

Where would you go for state court jury duty in Montgomery County?

• Pittsburgh

• Harrisburg

• Norristown

• Philadelphia

How many judges serve in the Court of Common Pleas across Pennsylvania?

• 200

• 300

• 100

• 400

What type of cases are heard by the Superior Court in Pennsylvania?

• Only traffic violation appeals

• Both criminal and civil appeals

• Only criminal appeals

• Only civil appeals

Where does the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court do most of its work?

• Harrisburg

• Philadelphia

• Scranton

• Pittsburgh

What percentage of cases appealed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court do they hear on average?

• Over 15%

• Around 10%

• Exactly 20%

• Less than 5%