Lesson 2: Courts

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