Federal Court System Quiz

Which court is the lowest level in the federal court system with general jurisdiction?

• FDC

• FCA

• USSC

• None of the above

Which court has appellate jurisdiction over district courts?

• USSC

• FDC

• FCA

• None of the above

Which type of court has twelve courts that are considered circuit courts for a specific geographic area?

• USSC

• FDC

• FCA

• None of the above

Which court has original jurisdiction over cases affecting ambassadors and public ministers?

• FDC

• FCA

• USSC

• None of the above

Which court has original jurisdiction over lawsuits between citizens of different states?

• USSC

• FCA

• FDC

• None of the above

Which court’s decisions can be overturned by a constitutional amendment?

• FDC

• FCA

• USSC

• None of the above

Which type of court has thirteen different courts in the federal system?

• USSC

• FDC

• FCA

• None of the above

Which court has both original and appellate jurisdiction?

• FDC

• FCA

• USSC

• None of the above

Which type of court does not accept new evidence or call witnesses?

• USSC

• FDC

• FCA

• None of the above

Which court has original jurisdiction over lawsuits involving more than $75,000?

• USSC

• FCA

• FDC

• None of the above