Civics Review: Dual Court System

The video tutorial provides an overview of the dual court system in the United States, explaining the roles and responsibilities of both federal and state courts. It highlights the differences between the two systems, focusing on jurisdiction and the types of cases each handles. The Florida court system is used as an example to illustrate state court structures, including trial and appellate courts. The video also covers the appeals process and the discretionary jurisdiction of the Supreme Courts. Key concepts such as jurisdiction, trial courts, and the appeals process are explained in detail.

What are the three primary responsibilities of courts?

• Determining innocence or guilt, creating laws, and enforcing laws

• Creating laws, enforcing laws, and interpreting the constitution

• Settling civil disagreements, determining innocence or guilt, and interpreting the constitution

• Settling civil disagreements, creating laws, and enforcing laws

Why did the founding fathers decide to keep state court systems?

• They wanted to save money

• They didn't have enough resources to create a federal system

• They wanted to avoid confusion

• State systems were already well-liked and functional

What does 'jurisdiction' mean?

• The authority to make legal decisions and judgments

• The ability to create laws

• The right to appeal a case

• The power to enforce laws

Which court in Florida handles small claims under $8,000?

• Florida Supreme Court

• County Court

• Circuit Court

• District Court of Appeals

What type of cases do circuit courts in Florida handle?

• Appeals from the Florida Supreme Court

• Small claims under $8,000

• Civil cases over $30,000 and felonies

• Traffic violations and misdemeanors

What is the primary role of the Florida Supreme Court?

• To conduct trials for all cases

• To create state laws

• To handle small claims

• To hear appeals and review lower court decisions

What is the difference between a trial court and an appeals court?

• Both conduct trials

• Trial courts conduct trials, appeals courts review cases for mistakes

• Both review cases for mistakes

• Trial courts review cases for mistakes, appeals courts conduct trials

What type of cases does the federal court system handle?

• Small claims under $8,000

• Federal laws and constitutional rights

• State law disputes

• Traffic violations

Where do cases involving citizens of different states often get resolved?

• County courts

• State courts

• Federal courts

• Circuit courts

What is the highest court in the federal court system?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

• State Supreme Court

• U.S. Supreme Court