WorksheetsAmerican Court System: State and Federal Courts
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
Jurisdiction is defined as .....
where you live
your school choice
a politically defined geographic area
your rights
The US has separate courts for state and federal courts called a...
judicial court system
dual court system
Fulton County Courts
US Supreme Court
The most supreme law of the land is....
Georgia Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals
US District Courts
US Supreme Court
US District Court handle cases of
original jurisdiction
foreign treaty
violations of federal criminal and civil law
ALL
US District Courts judges are appointed by ___________________ and are decided by _________________.
governor, jury
senate, US Supreme Chief Justice
president, three judges
people, Vice President
The US Supreme Court consists of ______ Justices.
6
7
8
9
Who was the last Justice appointed by President Trump?
Brett Kavanaugh
Neil Gorsuch
Sonia Sotomayer
Clarence Thomas
Which state court handles civil claims under $15,000, minor criminal offenses, county ordinances violations, arrest and summons, etc.?
Municipal Court
Magistrate Court
Probate Court
Superior Court
Which state court handles estates, wills, guardianship, birth certificates, marriage licenses, gun permits, etc.?
Municipal Court
Magistrate Court
Probate Court
State Court
This state court is the highest court of general jurisdiction handling felony cases?
Magistrate Court
Municipal Court
State Court
Superior Court
