Federal Court System Quiz

Federal Court System Quiz

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

7th Grade

Medium

Created by

TIERRA COURTNEY

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34 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the only court that the United States Constitution actually creates?

District Court

State Court

Supreme Court

Civil Court

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do federal courts deal with?

Disputes about state laws

Disputes about local laws

Disputes about laws that apply to the entire United States

Disputes about international laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of a civil case?

To find out who is guilty

To decide which side’s version of the story is correct

To punish the accused

To determine the innocence of the accused

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a jury trial, who decides the verdict?

The judge

The lawyers

A group of twelve people

The defendant

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of appellate courts?

To hear cases for the first time

To review the trial court's decision for errors

To create new laws

To enforce laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an appeal?

A request to create a new law

A request to review a case by a higher court

A request to enforce a decision

A request to dismiss a case

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many judges usually hear cases in the Court of Appeals?

One judge

Two judges

Three judges

Nine judges

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