SOL 9a United States Court System

What are the two parts of the United States court system?

• State courts and federal courts

• Local courts and international courts

• Civil courts and criminal courts

• Municipal courts and regional courts

Which court is known as the "court of last resort"?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• State Court

How many justices are there in the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

• Thirteen

What type of jurisdiction does the U.S. Supreme Court primarily have?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

Which court decides appeals from the district courts?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• State Court

What type of jurisdiction do U.S. District Courts have?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

What can U.S. District Courts make with or without a jury?

• Laws

• Verdicts

• Appeals

• Amendments

What is the role of the U.S. Court of Appeals?

• To create laws

• To decide appeals from district courts

• To conduct trials

• To enforce laws

Which court is considered among the most powerful and influential in the U.S.?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• State Court

What is the primary function of the U.S. District Courts?

• To hear appeals

• To conduct trials

• To create laws

• To interpret laws