Comparing Texas and US Judicial Systems

Comparing Texas and US Judicial Systems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explains the federal system of government in the U.S., focusing on the judicial branch. It describes how power is divided among national, state, county, and municipal levels, each with its own courts. The Texas court system is highlighted, showing differences from the national system. The video also covers the roles of various courts, including the Texas Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court, and how judges are appointed or elected. It concludes with the importance of access to courts at all levels for resolving disputes.

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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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