Quiz 6a Review

What is the highest federal court in the United States?

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The State Court

• The Circuit Court

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case on appeal?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

• General jurisdiction

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case first?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

• General jurisdiction

What is the role of the plaintiff in a court case?

• To judge the case

• To file a suit

• To defend against a complaint

• To enforce the law

Which type of case involves a defendant charged with a crime?

• Criminal case

• Family case

• Property case

• Civil case

What is the definition of jurisdiction?

• The decision made by a jury

• The process of appealing a case

• The enforcement of a court order

• The authority of a court to hear a case

What is the first level of federal courts where trials are held?

• State Court

• Circuit Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

Which type of jurisdiction do courts of appeals have?

• General jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

Which types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court Have?

• General jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

Who is the person against whom a complaint is filed?

• Judge

• Witness

• Defendant

• Plaintiff