Court System Quiz

Which court typically handles minor criminal offenses, traffic violations, and local ordinance violations?

• District Court

• Municipal Court

• Family Court

• Appellate Court

Which court is responsible for handling serious criminal cases and major civil cases?

• Municipal Court

• Small Claims Court

• District Court

• Family Court

Which court would handle cases involving child custody, divorce, and adoption?

• District Court

• Municipal Court

• Family Court

• Probate Court

If a business is involved in a lawsuit for a large sum of money, which court is most likely to hear the case first?

• Family Court

• Municipal Court

• Small Claims Court

• District Court

Which court would handle disputes involving local business regulations and zoning laws?

• Family Court

• Municipal Court

• District Court

• Bankruptcy Court

Municipal courts have jurisdiction over serious criminal cases and major civil cases.

• True

• False

Family courts can handle cases involving domestic violence, which might indirectly affect a business.

• True

• False

What types of cases are typically heard in district courts?

• Traffic violations

• Small claims

• Felony criminal cases

• International trade disputes

How do municipal courts differ from district courts in terms of the types of cases they handle?

• Municipal courts handle federal cases

• District courts handle local ordinance violations

• Municipal courts handle minor offenses

• District courts handle traffic violations

Why might a business case be heard in a district court rather than a municipal court?

• It involves a minor traffic violation

• It is a federal case

• It involves a large sum of money

• It is a local ordinance issue