Types of Judges in State and Federal Judiciary

The video tutorial explains the structure and roles of different courts in the U.S. federal and state systems. It covers federal trial courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court, as well as Article I and administrative judges. The state court system is compared to the federal system, highlighting trial, appellate, and Supreme Court roles, along with local and intermediate courts. The video also discusses legislative and administrative courts at both levels.

What is the primary role of federal district court judges?

• To oversee military matters

• To handle appeals from state courts

• To preside over federal trials

• To create federal laws

Which judges are responsible for hearing pre-trial and post-trial matters in the federal system?

• State Supreme Court judges

• Circuit Court judges

• Federal magistrates

• Supreme Court justices

What is the main function of the Supreme Court justices?

• To create state laws

• To handle municipal court cases

• To accept appeals from Federal Circuit Courts

• To preside over federal trials

How do state trial court judges differ from federal trial court judges?

• They preside over federal trials

• They handle international cases

• They are appointed by the President

• They apply state law

Which type of judges might you find at the intermediate trial level in the state system?

• Circuit Court judges

• Federal district court judges

• Municipal court judges

• Supreme Court justices