Exploring the Judicial Branch: State vs. Federal Courts

What are the two main parts of the court system in the United States?

• State courts and local courts

• Federal courts and international courts

• State courts and federal courts

• Local courts and international courts

Which type of court would handle a disagreement between neighbors?

• Federal court

• State court

• Local court

• International court

What is jurisdiction?

• The location of a court

• The process of appealing a court decision

• The final decision of a court

• The authority of a court to hear a case

Which court would handle a case involving a federal law made by the president?

• State court

• Local court

• Federal court

• International court

What is the first step in the process of appealing a court decision?

• Talking to the principal

• Talking to the assistant principal

• Talking to the teacher

• Going to the Supreme Court

Who is the 'boss of all bosses' in the school analogy for the court system?

• Miss Winckelmann

• Miss Matson Bakker

• Mr. Snow

• The assistant principal

What should you consider when deciding which court to take a case to in the 'Court Quest' game?

• The importance of the case

• The location of the court

• The type of law involved

• All of the above

What is the final court in the United States where decisions are final and cannot be appealed?

• US Supreme Court

• Federal Court of Appeals

• Local Court

• State Supreme Court

In the 'Court Quest' game, what does the yellow french-fry looking icon behind a character's head indicate?

• The game is over

• You need to click it for feedback

• A new level is unlocked

• A decision has been reached

What should you do if you lose your case in the lowest court in the 'Court Quest' game?

• Change the mode of the game

• Give up and stop playing

• Appeal to the next higher court

• Start a new game