Local state and Fed courts Quiz

What does jurisdiction involve?

• The process of selecting a jury

• The authority of the court to decide a case

• The ability of the court to enforce laws

• The power of the court to write new laws

What type of jurisdiction do federal courts have?

• Unlimited jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

What are limited jurisdiction courts generally able to hear cases about?

• Any civil law disputes

• Questions about a federal law or federal constitution

• State law violations

• International treaties

What is a statute?

• A federal case ruling

• A state law; a law written by a state legislative branch

• A federal law; a law written by a legislative branch

• An international law agreement

What type of jurisdiction do state courts have?

• Limited jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• General jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

Which of the following cases can only be heard in federal court?

• Divorce cases

• Traffic violations

• Bankruptcy cases

• Small claims cases

What types of cases do State Courts handle?

• Criminal, family, contract, and juvenile law cases

• Only criminal cases

• Only family law cases

• Federal law cases

Can federal laws be tried in the state court system?

• Yes, federal laws can also be tried in the state court system

• No, federal laws can only be tried in federal courts

• No, federal laws are not tried in courts

• Yes, but only in local courts

What is the jurisdiction of courts that are able to hear a wide variety of cases that deal with state or local law, the state constitution, or federal law?

• Limited Jurisdiction

• General Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

How many cases per year do courts with General Jurisdiction hear?

• 103 thousand cases

• 103 million cases

• 1.03 million cases

• 10.3 million cases