Comparing State and Federal Courts

There are two court systems in the United States due to the principle of federalism, which divides power between the _________________ & ____________.

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Judicial Branch & Legislative Branch

• Federal Government & the States

• The President and his cabinet

Identify the key difference between limited jurisdiction and general jurisdiction.

• Limited Jurisdiction means the courts hear only certain types of cases / General Jurisdiction means the court hears ALL the cases not heard in federal court.

• Limited jurisdiction courts have greater authority than general jurisdiction courts.

• General jurisdiction applies only to minor cases while limited jurisdiction handles major cases.

• There is no difference between limited and general jurisdiction.

Federal courts are courts of ______ jurisdiction because they may only decide certain types of cases.

• limited

• unrestricted

• general

• broad

Which of the following is an example of a federal question jurisdiction case?

• A) A state traffic violation

• B) A crime involving bank robbery

• C) A local property dispute

• D) A state tax issue

What is a controversy arising out of the U.S. Constitution or other federal laws called?

• This falls under cases that raise a "federal question"

• Debate over federal statutes

• Conflict regarding constitutional interpretation

• Dispute over federal governance

Which of the following is an example of a federal question jurisdiction case?

• A case involving state tax violations

• A controversy between two states

• A family custody case

• A traffic violation case

What type of jurisdiction involves disputes between two parties not from the same state or country?

• "Diversity of Citizenship"

• Supplemental Jurisdiction

• Federal Question Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

Which of the following is an example of diversity of citizenship jurisdiction?

• Between citizens of two different states

• A crime that is a violation of state law

• A case involving state tax violations

• A family custody case

What is the minimum claim amount for a case to be considered under diversity of citizenship jurisdiction?

• $75,000

• $50,000

• $100,000

• $85,000

What type of courts are considered courts of 'general jurisdiction'?

• State Courts

• Federal Courts

• District Courts

• Appellate Courts