Federal Courts Quiz
Authored by Jessica Kincaid
Social Studies
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the federal courts according to the text?
To enforce state laws and interpret federal laws
To ensure the laws are enforced fairly and to interpret the law
To solely handle civil disputes between private parties
To provide a system for state courts to operate under federal guidance
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a civil dispute?
A criminal trial where the jury decides if the accused is innocent or guilty
A disagreement between two private parties, such as people or companies
A case involving a violation of federal laws only
A conflict between federal courts and state courts
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is exclusive jurisdiction?
The authority of state courts alone to hear and decide cases
The authority of both federal and state courts to hear and decide cases
The authority of federal courts alone to hear and decide cases
The assumption that a statement is true without proof
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does concurrent jurisdiction refer to?
The authority of federal courts to decide civil cases only
The authority of state courts to decide criminal cases only
The authority of both federal and state courts to hear and decide cases
The system with both federal and state courts
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main jobs of the judicial branch?
To enforce state laws and to provide legal counsel
To interpret the law and to ensure fair law enforcement
To manage federal funds and interpret state laws
To conduct elections and to enforce federal laws
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a type of conflict that can be a civil dispute?
A conflict between two government agencies
A conflict between a private party and the government
A conflict between two different state laws
A conflict between the President and Congress
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Framers of the Constitution create a federal judiciary?
To ensure that each state had its own laws and courts.
To solve problems from the lack of a national court system under the Articles of Confederation.
To allow Congress to set up only the Supreme Court.
To provide a public trial for every accused person.
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