WorksheetsLesson 2: Courts
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
How many types of courts will you learn about in this lesson?
One
Two
Three
Four
What is the primary function of a Trial Court?
To hear appeals of cases
To decide on the constitutionality of laws
To hear cases that are brought to legal trial
To review decisions made by administrative agencies
What can an Appellate Court do that a Trial Court cannot?
Hear cases that are brought to legal trial
Overturn a lower court's ruling
Decide on the constitutionality of laws
Issue licenses and permits
What is the highest appellate court in the United States?
The U.S. District Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals
The U.S. Supreme Court
The State Supreme Court
How was the U.S. Supreme Court established?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The U.S. Constitution
The Federalist Papers
What is the role of the Federal Appellate Courts in the United States?
To prosecute federal crimes
To serve as the first court for federal cases
To review decisions and change outcomes of lower courts
To interpret state laws
How many regional circuits are there in the Federal Appellate Court system?
10
12
50
9
Where does the jurisdiction of the Federal Appellate Courts come from?
The President of the United States
Laws created by legislatures
The Constitution of the United States
Decisions made by the Supreme Court
How many judicial districts are there in the Federal District Courts?
50
94
75
100
What is the Federal District Courts' role in the federal court system?
Appellate branch
Trial branch
Supreme authority
Legislative branch
What types of cases do the Federal District Courts hear?
Civil and administrative
Criminal and public
Civil and criminal
Administrative and financial
What are criminal cases offenses against?
The individual
The state or society
Monetary assets
Civil liberties
What is a potential punishment for criminal cases?
Community service
Monetary damages
Jail time
Court orders
What must be proven in criminal cases?
Guilt/innocense Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
Probable cause
How are criminal cases generally tried?
By a single judge
By a panel of judges
By jury
Through mediation
What are civil cases generally about?
Offenses against the state
Disputes between individuals or groups
Violent crimes
Traffic violations
What is the usual result of civil cases?
Jail time
Monetary damages or court orders
Community service
Dismissal of charges
What is the standard of proof in civil cases?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
Probable cause
How are civil cases often ruled?
By a jury
By a panel of judges
By a single judge
Through arbitration
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the Other Federal Courts in the provided material?
U.S. tax court
Military courts (trial and appellate)
Court of veteran’s appeals
U.S. claims court
How many states have appeals courts according to the information provided?
50 states
39 states
25 states
10 states
What happens if a decision from a state supreme court is challenged?
It is reviewed by the state's governor.
It is taken to the U.S. President for a decision.
It goes to the U.S. Supreme Court for appeal.
It cannot be challenged further.
What is the role of state supreme courts?
They only handle criminal cases.
They make the final decisions of state laws and constitutions.
They are the first to hear all court cases in a state.
They oversee elections and voting disputes exclusively.
What types of cases do State Trial Courts have jurisdiction over?
Federal law cases
International law cases
Cases involving state law, such as burglary and personal-injury cases
Maritime law cases
Which of the following is NOT a name or level of State Trial Courts?
Municipal court
District court
Superior court
Federal court
Do all states have specialized courts?
Yes, all states have specialized courts
No, only some states have specialized courts
Yes, but only for federal cases
No, states do not have specialized courts
Who nominates judges for the Federal Courts?
The Senate
The President
State governments
The people
What is the term length for judges in the Federal Courts?
Varying terms
For life
4 years
10 years
What type of cases do State Courts hear?
Only civil cases
Only criminal cases
Both criminal and civil cases
Neither criminal nor civil cases
How are judges for State Courts selected?
Nominated by the President
Appointed for life
Elected or appointed for varying terms
Selected by the Federal Courts
Which courts make the final decision on state laws and constitutions?
Federal Courts
State Courts
International Courts
Municipal Courts
What is litigation?
A method of peaceful negotiation between countries
A legal process for resolving disagreements about legal issues between two parties
A financial strategy for businesses to manage their assets
A medical procedure for diagnosing legal problems
Which of the following disputes can litigation be used to solve?
Disputes between a person and a business
Disputes between two businesses
Disputes between states and governments
All of the above
Which of the following is typically the first step in the litigation process?
Appeals
Pre-suit negotiations
Arbitrations
Facilitations
What is often involved in the litigation process after conducting research?
Lawsuit
Facilitations
Pre-suit negotiations
Investigation
Which of the following is not a part of the litigation process as listed in the image?
Mediation
Research
Arbitrations
Appeals
What lesson is the summary about?
Lesson 1: Laws
Lesson 2: Courts
Lesson 3: Government
Lesson 4: Citizenship
What is one of the topics covered in this lesson?
The similarities between federal and state courts
The differences between federal and state courts
The history of the court system
The role of the jury in court cases
How many types of courts are discussed in this lesson?
One
Two
Three
Four
How many types of court cases are mentioned in the lesson summary?
One
Two
Three
Four
