Structure of the US Court System

What type of jurisdiction do trial courts have?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

• Supreme jurisdiction

How many U.S. district courts are there?

• 663

• 94

• 12

• 50

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

• Cases between two or more states

• Criminal cases

• Cases involving state laws

• Cases involving minor disputes

How many judges usually hear federal appeals?

• Twelve

• Nine

• One

• Three

What is the main role of the Supreme Court?

• Original jurisdiction

• Trial court

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Advisory opinions

What does 'standing' in legal terms mean?

• The ability to sit in court

• The right to bring a case due to substantial stake

• The number of people in a courtroom

• The position of a judge

What does 'mootness' mean in legal context?

• A highly controversial case

• A case with no public interest

• A case that no longer requires resolution

• A case with clear evidence

What is a 'circuit split'?

• A disagreement in a single circuit court

• A physical division of a circuit court

• A training program for new judges

• Different conclusions by circuit courts on the same issue

Which type of cases will the Supreme Court almost always hear?

• Cases with no federal question

• Cases that are moot

• Cases involving minor state laws

• Cases where the federal government initiated the appeal

What is one type of case that involves original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

• State tax issues

• Crimes committed on the high seas

• Local disputes

• Traffic violations