Question: A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to
family court.
appellate court.
small claims court.
common pleas court.
Answer: small claims court.
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Question: Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must
go through a jury trial.
go through a selection process.
be decided by a panel of judges.
be decided by a single judge.
Answer: go through a selection process.
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Question: Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority
to hear certain kinds of cases.
to make decisions based on the law.
to hear arguments from different parties.
to make decisions based on precedents.
Answer: to hear certain kinds of cases.
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Question: Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?
limited
original
appelate
general
Answer: original
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Question: A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision
can take the case to another state's court.
can take the case to a different trial court.
can take the case to a higher court.
can take the case to a federal court.
Answer: can take the case to a higher court.
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Question: If a person in Idaho buys a faulty camera from a company in Texas, which court would most likely handle the case first?
a state trial court in Idaho
a state appellate court in Texas
a federal trial court
a federal appellate court
Answer: a federal trial court
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Question: A type of jurisdiction that state and local trial courts have is
civil jurisdiction.
limited jurisdiction.
original jurisdiction.
criminal jurisdiction.
Answer: limited jurisdiction.
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Question: Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether
a case should be heard in federal court.
a defendant is innocent or guilty.
a lower court made an error in a case.
a case should go to the Supreme Court.
Answer: a lower court made an error in a case.
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Question: Courts of general jurisdiction typically have
a judge and jury.
a judge only.
a jury only.
a panel of judges.
Answer: a judge and jury.
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Question: A main difference between state and federal courts is
state courts try disputes between states, while federal courts try cases between citizens of a state.
state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.
state courts consider the facts and law in making a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.
state courts consider the facts and precedents in a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.
Answer: state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.
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