5.1 Intro to the US Courts

What is the only court created by the United States Constitution?

• The Federal Court

• The District Court

• The Supreme Court

• The State Court

What does the federal court system primarily deal with?

• Disputes about federal laws

• Traffic violations

• Disputes about state laws

• Family matters

Which type of court hears cases involving state laws?

• Federal courts

• District courts

• State courts

• Supreme courts

What is the main goal of a civil case?

• To find out if someone is innocent

• To find out if someone is guilty

• To punish the guilty party

• To decide if someone's rights were violated by someone else.

What is the main goal of a criminal case?

• To provide legal representation for the accused.
• To determine the guilt or innocence of an accused person.

• To impose a sentence on the victim.
• To collect evidence for civil cases.

What is the trial court called in the federal system?

• Supreme Court

• State Court

• District Court

• Bench Court

In a jury trial, who decides the verdict?

• A group of twelve people

• The lawyers

• The judge

• The defendant

What is the role of Appellate Courts?

• To conduct trials and hear evidence.
• To review and evaluate lower court decisions for legal correctness.

• To provide legal representation for defendants.
• To enforce laws and regulations.

Where is the only court a case can go if they lose in Appellate Court?

• Supreme Court
• Traffic Court
• Trial Court

• District Court

The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review. What does this empower them to do?

• Appoint government officials.

• Enforce laws directly.

• Create new laws.

• Declare laws or actions unconstitutional and illegal.