Chapter 9 Lesson 1: Federal Courts

Match each item with the correct statement.

• dual court system

• only federal courts may hear and decide cases

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• established lower federal courts

• U.S. Constitution

• both federal and state courts have jurisdiction

• concurrent jurisdiction

• established a national Supreme Court

• exclusive jurisdiction

• made up of both federal and state courts

Which of these statements describes a civil case?

• A crime has been committed

• A jury or judge decides guilt or innocence of the accused

• State and local governments are not involved

• The court decides in favor of one side or another

Which level of federal courts are trial courts?

• appeals courts

• circuit courts

• district courts

• Supreme Court

Which part of the U.S. Constitution established the judicial branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article V

What is the “court of final appeal”?

• appellate court of Washington, D.C.

• Supreme Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 13th Circuit

• U.S. district court