System of Government Quiz

Name the system of government in which power is divided between one national government and other, smaller state or regional governments.

• Federalism

• Jurisdiction

• Diversity

• Bankruptcy

State courts hear all of the cases not specifically selected for federal courts. This is called ____ jurisdiction.

• Diversity

• Federal Question

• Limited

• General

Federal courts can only hear certain kinds of cases. This is called ____ jurisdiction.

• General

• Limited

• Juvenile

• Malpractice

A married couple is seeking a divorce. Will this case be heard in state or federal court?

• State

• Federal

Your 1st Amendment right to free speech has been violated. Will this case be heard in state or federal court?

• State

• Federal

What does the Constitution call the federal courts, other than the Supreme Court?

• State Courts

• Inferior Courts

• Traffic Courts

• Juvenile Courts

Which court is considered the "court of last resort" in the federal system?

• District Courts

• Courts of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Bankruptcy Court

Name the specialized federal court where people and businesses can file if they can no longer pay their bills.

• District Courts

• Courts of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Bankruptcy Court

Which courts are the trial courts of the federal system?

• District Courts

• Courts of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• None of the above

Which courts review the decisions of the federal trial courts?

• District Courts

• Courts of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Bankruptcy Court