
Comparing Texas and US Judicial Systems
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Social Studies
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Olivia Brooks
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the division of governing power among different levels in America?
Federal system
Confederal system
Unitary system
Monarchical system
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government ensures that laws are applied fairly and consistently?
Administrative
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the highest court at the national level in the United States?
U.S. Court of Appeals
District Court
Texas Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are judges at the state level in Texas typically selected?
Nominated by the legislature
Appointed by the Governor
Elected by the voters
Appointed by the President
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique feature allows some state court cases to be appealed directly to the U.S. Supreme Court?
High monetary stakes
Involvement of a federal question
Length of the trial
Number of witnesses
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many constitutional County courts does each of Texas's 254 counties have?
3
4
2
1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of cases do probate courts in Texas exclusively hear?
Criminal cases
Civil cases
Distribution of a deceased person's possessions
Traffic violations
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