WorksheetsThe Court System
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 32mins
In a criminal case, must every member of the jury agree on a verdict?
No, only 5 out of 6 must agree in District Court.
No, only 9 out of 12 must agree in Circuit Court.
All of the above.
Yes, all 12 must agree.
In an adversarial system, a judge’s responsibilities include which of the following:
To rule over the trial.
To protect the rights of the parties involved.
To ensure that the attorneys follow the rules of evidence and trial procedure.
To decide the case, in non-jury trials.
All of the above.
In a civil case, must every member of the jury agree on a verdict?
Yes, all 12 must agree.
No, only 9 out of 12 must agree in Circuit Court and 5 out of 6 agree in District Court.
None of the above
All of the above
A trial court differs from an appellate court in the following ways:
There are no juries in an appellate court.
There are no witnesses in an appellate court.
There is no new evidence in an appellate court.
All of the above.
How many justices typically decide an intermediate appellate court case?
3
5
7
9
How many justices typically decide a United States Supreme Court case?
3
5
7
9
Which of the following answers best describe the steps in a trial court?
Opening, Defense’s Witnesses, Plaintiff’s Witnesses, Closing
Opening, Plaintiff’s Witnesses, Defense’s Witnesses, Closing
Opening, Main Argument, Witnesses, Rebuttal
Opening, Main Argument, Witnesses, Cross Examination, Rebuttal
Which of the following answers best describe the steps in an appellate court?
Opening, Defense’s Witnesses, Plaintiff’s Witnesses, Closing
Opening, Plaintiff’s Witnesses, Defense’s Witnesses, Closing
Appellant’s Main Argument, Appellee’s Main Argument, Rebuttal
Appellant’s Rebuttal, Appellee’s Rebuttal, Appellant’s Main Argument, Appellee’s Main Argument
How does one become a federal court judge?
President nominates; Senate confirms
President nominates; House confirms.
Elected by the people.
Promoted from state court.
All of the above
How does one become a state court judge in Kentucky?
President nominates; Senate confirms
President nominates; House confirms.
Elected by the people.
Promoted from small claims court.
All of the above
How long do federal court judges keep their job?
4 years
8 years
Life
Until the end of the President's term in office
Other than a district court judge, how long do state court judges in Kentucky keep their job?
4 years
8 years
Life
Until the President's term ends
A defendant is
the party responding to an appeal
the party that files a civil case
the party against whom a legal case is brought
the party bringing a criminal case against another party; the state or federal government's attorney.
A plaintiff is
the party appealing
the party responding to an appeal
the person against whom a legal case is brought
the injured party in a civil case who brings the legal action against the wrongdoer
An appellant is
the party appealing
the party responding to an appeal
the person against whom a legal case is brought at the trial level
the state or federal government's attorney in a criminal case
A concurring opinion is
the opinion that all justices agree on
an additional written court opinion in which a justice agrees with the majority's decision but for different reasons than those relied on by the majority
the minority opinion written by justices who disagree with the decision of the majority
precedent
An appellee is
The party responding to the appellant
the party appealing
the defendant
the plaintiff
A dissenting opinion is
the majority opinion
the winning opinion
the additional opinion written by justices who agree with the result but not the reasons of the majority
the written opinion of the minority of judges who disagree with the decision of the majority
A precedent is
a court decision that sets an example for later cases with similar legal issues
a statute
a constitutional problem
the state or federal government's attorney
The prosecution is
the party bringing a civil case
the party appealing to the appellate court
the injured party
the side bringing a criminal case against another party; the state or federal government's attorney
True or False: A trial court in Kentucky must follow the precedent of an appellate court in Kentucky.
True
False
True or False: A trial court in Kentucky must follow the precedent of an appellate court in Indiana.
True
False
True or False: In general, a trial court in Kentucky must follow the precedent of the United States Supreme Court.
True
False
True or False: In every appellate court case, there is a majority, dissenting, and concurring opinion.
True
False
True or False: If a Kentucky Supreme Court case involves only state law, the loser cannot appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
True
False
True or False: If a Kentucky Supreme Court case involves federal law, the loser cannot appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
True
False
True or False: Kentucky courts do not need to follow United States Supreme Court precedent.
True
False
True or False: The United States Supreme Court must follow its own precedent.
True
False
The United States Supreme Court must decide all cases that are appealed to it.
True
False
To win in the United States Supreme Court, all 9 justices must agree with your side.
True
False
The following shows the correct order that a case, if appealed, would work itself through Kentucky state courts (1 being the lowest; 4 being the highest):
1. Jeff County District or Circuit Court; 2. US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit; 3. KY Supreme Court; 4. SCOTUS
1. Jeff County District or Circuit Court; 2. KY Court of Appeals; 3. KY Supreme Court; 4. SCOTUS
1. US Dist Ct for Western KY; 2. US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit; 3. KY Supreme Court; 4. SCOTUS
1. KY Ct of Appeals ; 2. US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit; 3. KY Supreme Court; 4. SCOTUS
The following shows the correct order that a case, if appealed, would work itself through federal courts in KY (1 being the lowest; 3 being the highest):
1. Jefferson District Court; 2. KY Court of Appeals; 3. SCOTUS
1. US Dist Ct for Western D of KY; 2. KY Court of Appeals; 3. SCOTUS
1. US Dist Ct for Western D of KY; 2. KY Court of Appeals; 3. KY Supreme Court
1. US Dist Ct for Western D of KY; 2. US Ct of Appeals for the 6th Circuit; 3. SCOTUS
