Chapter 7 (Government)

What type of cases involve people accused of crimes appearing in court for a trial?

• Supreme Court cases
• Civil cases
• Criminal cases
• All of the Above

What types of cases do federal courts have original jurisdiction?

• Cases involving state laws
• Cases involving city/township laws
• Cases involving state constitutions
• Cases involving U.S. Constitution, federal law, or federal government

What is the concept of a dual court system?

• Two types of criminal cases
• Two branches of the judicial system
• Two separate court systems
• Two levels of federal courts

Which court system gets its powers from state constitutions and laws?

• Federal courts
• District courts
• State courts
• The U.S. Supreme Court

What are the two main jobs of the judicial branch?

• Interpreting laws and ensuring laws are fairly enforced laws

• Creating laws and enforcing laws
• Interpreting laws and making laws
• Enforcing laws and making laws

Which type of case involves disputes between parties who feel their rights have been harmed?

• U.S. Supreme Court cases
• Civil cases
• Criminal cases
• All of the Above

What is the goal of the American legal system?

• To uphold the ideal of equal justice under law
• To discriminate against certain groups
• To favor the wealthy
• To enforce state laws

What does exclusive jurisdiction mean?

• Federal courts have limited authority
• State courts have priority
• Both federal and state courts can hear cases
• Only federal courts can hear and decide cases

What level(s) of court has concurrent jurisdiction?

• Federal
• State
• Local
• Federal and State

How long do federal judges hold office?

• 4 years
• Life
• 8 years
• 10 years