Federal and State Court System Quiz

Which court is responsible for local trials in the state court system?

• NC District Court

• Municipal or County Court

• State Supreme Court

• US Court of Appeals

Which court is the first level in the state court system?

• State Supreme Court

• Intermediate Court of Appeals

• NC District Court

• US District Court

What is the role of the State Supreme Court?

• Conduct federal trials

• Serve as the highest court in the state system

• Handle local trials

• Hear appeals from the US District Court

Which type of case is heard by federal courts?

• Family (divorce, custody)

• Traffic

• Constitutionality

• Small claims

Who typically brings charges in a civil case?

• Government

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Person

Which type of case involves the enforcement of rights?

• Civil cases

• Criminal cases

In a criminal trial, who is the trial between?

• An individual and the government

• Two individuals

• Two corporations

• A corporation and the government

Which type of trial involves breaches of contract?

• Civil trial

• Criminal trial

• Military trial

• Administrative trial

What is typically not a focus of civil trials?

• Criminal activities

• Legal disputes

• Divorces

• Negligence

What is the primary focus of a criminal trial?

• Determining guilt or innocence

• Resolving contract issues

• Settling financial disputes

• Negotiating business deals