Court System Quiz

What is the name of the highest court in the state of Georgia?

• District Court of Appeal

• Circuit Court

• County Court

• Supreme Court

What is the primary function of the state court system?

• To enforce federal laws

• To resolve disputes according to the law

• To create new laws

• To oversee the executive branch

What type of cases are typically handled by the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction in Washington state?

• Major criminal offenses

• Appeals from the Supreme Court

• Civil disputes involving large sums of money

• Misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil actions of $100,000 or less

Which state's court system is described as having a history spanning over 150 years?

• Virginia

• Washington

• Florida

• Georgia

What is the name of the court in Virginia that handles juvenile and domestic relations cases?

• General District Court

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals

• Magistrates

What is the main purpose of the federal court system?

• To resolve disputes between states and between the federal government and individuals.

• To ensure that the laws of the United States are applied fairly and consistently.

• To provide a system for citizens to appeal decisions made by local courts.

• To create new laws and regulations for the United States.

How many district courts are there in the United States?

• 13

• 94

• 11

• 9

What is the role of the courts of appeals in the federal court system?

• To hear cases involving the U.S. Constitution.

• To try cases involving federal laws.

• To hear appeals from the district courts and some federal agencies.

• To decide on the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress.