L2 DOUBLE TAKE

Which of the following statements accurately describes concurrent jurisdiction?

• It is applicable only to criminal cases
• It restricts cases to state courts only
• It allows cases to be heard in either federal or state court
• It allows only federal courts to hear cases

What type of cases do state courts typically handle?

• International disputes
• Federal law violations
• Traffic violations
• Bankruptcy cases

What is the primary function of the U.S. Supreme Court within the federal court system?

• To interpret the Constitution and federal law
• To hear all cases in the U.S.
• To create laws
• To oversee state courts

What is the primary reason for having a dual court system in the U.S.?

• To simplify legal processes
• To ensure state laws are upheld
• To limit the power of federal courts
• To provide multiple avenues for justice

What are the two main court systems in the United States?

• Federal and municipal courts
• Federal and state courts
• State and local courts
• Federal and international courts

What is the significance of the U.S. Constitution in establishing the federal court system?

• It created the Supreme Court
• It has no relevance to the court system
• It provides guidelines for state courts
• It limits the power of federal judges

Which tier of the federal court system is primarily responsible for hearing most cases?

• District courts
• Supreme Court
• Appellate courts
• State courts

How many U.S. District Courts are there?

• 100
• 94
• 50
• 75

What is the primary function of appellate courts in the federal system?

• To enforce federal laws
• To create laws
• To hear appeals from lower courts
• To conduct trials

Based on the structure of the federal court system, which court would hear an appeal from a district court?

• Local court
• U.S. Court of Appeals
• State court
• U.S. Supreme Court