Legal System Questions

Priya is involved in a legal dispute and her case is being heard for the first time in court. What is the function of the court handling Priya's case? Select an answer from the options below.

• A. Initially hear and decide cases

• B. Review cases for legal errors

• C. Interpret the Constitution

• D. Handle traffic violations

Grace believes that her trial was unfair because the judge made a legal error that may have affected the outcome. Which type of court would review her case for such legal errors?

• A. Trial courts

• B. Traffic courts

• C. Juvenile courts

• D. Appellate courts

Daniel is studying government in school and wants to know which court has the final say on legal matters in the United States. What is the highest judicial authority in the United States? Select an answer from the options below.

• A. Federal District Courts

• B. State Supreme Courts

• C. The Supreme Court

• D. Circuit Courts

During a trial, Aria is selected to serve as a juror. What is her main responsibility as part of the jury? Select an answer from the options below.

• A. Decide legal issues and guide the proceedings

• B. Determine the facts of the case and render a verdict

• C. Review the judge's instructions for legal errors

• D. Provide legal advice to the judge

Michael is involved in a court case, and he notices that the judge refers to decisions made in previous cases with similar facts to guide the judgment. What ensures that cases with similar issues or facts are judged consistently? Select an answer from the options below.

• A. Precedents

• B. Legal briefs

• C. Oral arguments

• D. Witness testimonies

Nora and Evelyn are involved in a lawsuit, and the trial court has just issued its decision. If either party is dissatisfied with the trial court’s decision, what can they do next? Select an answer from the options below.

• Request a bench trial

• File a writ of certiorari

• Submit a detailed brief

• Appeal to a higher court

Benjamin is involved in a case that concerns dependency and delinquency. Which type of court will handle his case?

• Trial Courts

• Traffic Courts

• Juvenile Courts

• Appellate Courts

Charlotte is preparing for her civics exam and comes across a question: How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

Mason lost his case in a trial court and appealed the decision. The appellate court reviewed the case and decided to remand it. What does this mean? Select an answer from the options below.

• A. It hears the case all over again.

• B. It affirms the trial court’s decision.

• C. It reverses the trial court’s decision.

• D. It sends the case back to the trial court.

Benjamin is discussing Supreme Court decisions with his classmates. He says that Supreme Court decisions are binding and cannot be appealed. However… Select an answer from the options below.

• The Supreme Court can overturn its own precedents.

• Congress can demand that the Supreme Court re-hear the case.

• The President of the U.S. can remand the case back to the Supreme Court.

• The Senate can pass legislation that supersedes or modifies the effects of the Court’s decision.