Eighth Grade Jurisdiction Quiz

What does jurisdiction refer to?

• The authority to hear a case

• The process of filing a case

• The decision of a lower court

• The review of a court decision

What is the meaning of appellate jurisdiction?

• The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts

• The process of filing a case

• The decision of a lower court

• The authority to hear a case

What is original jurisdiction?

• The decision of a lower court

• The process of filing a case

• The review of a court decision

• The authority to hear a case first

What is appellate jurisdiction?

• The process of filing a case

• The review of a court decision

• The authority to hear a case first

• The decision of a lower court

Which court has the authority to hear a case first?

• Supreme court

• Original jurisdiction court

• Appellate court

• District court

Which court has the authority to hear a case first?

• Supreme court

• Original jurisdiction court

• Appellate court

• District court

Isla, Olivia, and Emma are studying law. They come across a case where a decision made by a lower court is being reviewed by a higher court. What type of jurisdiction is this an example of?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Supreme jurisdiction

• District jurisdiction