The U.S. Court System Course 19 Quiz

What is the primary function of trial courts in the U.S. court system?

• To create new laws

• To review decisions made by the Supreme Court

• To hear appeals from lower courts

• To have original jurisdiction over cases

How many U.S. district courts are there?

• 12

• 94

• 663

• 50

Which type of cases can be brought directly to federal courts?

• Cases involving municipal codes

• Cases involving local ordinances

• Cases involving federal laws

• Cases involving state laws

What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the judicial system?

• To handle all criminal cases

• To act as the first court of appeal

• To serve as the final court of appeals

• To provide advisory opinions

What is required for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court?

• A federal question must be raised

• The case must involve a state law

• The case must be from a local court

• The case must involve a minor dispute

What is the term used when a case no longer requires a resolution?

• Advisory

• Mootness

• Ripeness

• Standing

What is a circuit split?

• When a case is divided among multiple judges

• When a circuit court refuses to hear a case

• When a case is split between state and federal courts

• When two circuit courts reach different conclusions on the same issue

Which of the following is NOT a scenario where the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction?

• Cases between two or more states

• Cases involving foreign ministers

• Cases involving state laws

• Crimes committed on the high seas

What kinds of trials do district courts hold?

• They hold appeals for both criminal and civil trials.

• They hold both criminal and civil trials.

• They hold only civil trials.

• They hold only criminal trials.

What does the judicial branch do? (choose 4)​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• reviews laws
• explains laws
• resolves disputes (disagreements)
• decides if a law goes against the Constitution
• performs weddings