Understanding the U.S. Court System

Who is at the top of the Crash Course hierarchy?

• Stan

• Craig

• John Green

• Brandon

What type of jurisdiction do trial courts have?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Supreme jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

How many U.S. district courts are there?

• 663

• 12

• 94

• 50

Which circuit is known to have more liberal judges?

• 5th circuit

• 7th circuit

• 9th circuit

• 1st circuit

What is required for a case to start in federal court?

• A state law issue

• A federal question

• A minimum of $50,000 at issue

• Consent from both parties

What type of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over?

• Crimes committed on the high seas

• Cases involving state laws

• Disputes between private citizens

• All of the above

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 15

• 9

• 12

• 8

What is one reason the Supreme Court might refuse a case?

• The case is too complex

• Mootness

• The case involves a state law

• The justices are too busy

What does standing mean in legal terms?

• The ability to present a case in court

• A substantial stake in the outcome of a case

• The physical position of the plaintiff

• The judge's decision on a case

What is a 'circuit split'?

• A disagreement between district courts

• A training program for new judges

• A disagreement between circuit courts on the same issue

• A physical division of a circuit court