2-1 Types of Courts

What is the primary function of trial courts?

• To review cases for legal errors

• To handle traffic-related cases

• To initially hear and decide cases

• To interpret the constitution

Which court is known as the highest judicial authority in the United States?

• Juvenile Court

• Supreme Court

• Traffic Court

• Appellate Court

What is the main focus of appellate courts?

• Fact-finding through evidence and testimonies

• Interpretation and application of the law

• Rehabilitation of minors

• Handling minor traffic violations

What is the role of a jury in a trial court?

• To interpret the constitution

• To handle cases involving minors

• To deliberate and render a decision of guilt or innocence

• To review cases for legal errors

What is the primary objective of traffic courts?

• To handle cases involving minors

• To review trial court decisions

• To interpret the constitution

• To promote safety on public roads

What is the philosophy of juvenile courts?

• Punishment

• Rehabilitation

• Retribution

• Deterrence

What is a writ of certiorari?

• A legal error identified by an appellate court

• A decision made by a jury

• A formal request to a lower court to provide its case record for review

• A minor traffic violation

How many Justices are there in the Supreme Court?

• Thirteen

• Nine

• Seven

• Eleven

What is the purpose of legal precedents set by appellate courts?

• To initially hear and decide cases

• To ensure consistent application of the law in future cases

• To interpret the constitution

• To handle traffic-related cases

Which court handles cases involving delinquency and dependency?

• Juvenile Court

• Supreme Court

• Trial Court

• Appellate Court