Understanding the United States Court System

Understanding the United States Court System

12th Grade

34 Qs

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12th Grade

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34 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the United States Constitution, which is the only court that was originally created?

District Court

State Court

Supreme Court

Federal Court

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do state court systems primarily deal with?

Disputes involving federal laws

Cases between citizens of different states

Disputes about state laws or the state's constitution

International treaties

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main role of the federal court system?

To resolve family matters and traffic violations

To deal with disputes involving state laws

To handle cases involving federal laws, the U.S. Constitution, or disputes between citizens of different states

To oversee criminal cases exclusively

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a civil case?

A case involving a crime

A case related to the rights of citizens

A case where the state sues an individual

A case involving international law

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the trial court in the federal system?

Supreme Court

State Trial Court

District Court

Circuit Court

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a trial court?

To enforce the law

To decide which side's version of the story is correct

To pass new legislation

To amend the constitution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a federal bench trial, who gives the verdict when there is no jury?

The prosecutor

The defense attorney

The judge

The jury foreman

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