Understanding the Dual-Court System and States' Rights

What does the term "jurisdiction" refer to?

• The power of the military

• The territory, subject matter, or people over which a court may exercise lawful authority

• The influence of political parties

• The area controlled by local governments

Which court handles appeals for veterans?

• United States Tax Court

• United States Court of Veterans Appeals

• United States Court of International Trade

• United States Claims Court

How many judges are there in the Ohio Municipal Courts?

• 150

• 200

• 217

• 250

Which type of jurisdiction involves hearing cases for the first time?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

Which of the following is NOT a type of state trial court?

• High courts

• Circuit courts

• Superior courts

• Supreme courts

What do appellate courts review?

• New evidence

• The case on record

• Witness testimonies

• Jury selection

Do appellate courts conduct new trials?

• Yes, always

• No, they review the case on record

• Yes, if requested by the defendant

• No, they only review new evidence

What does the National Center for State Courts focus on?

• Managing state court operations

• Improving the American court system

• Conducting federal investigations

• Training judges

Which of the following is a task of state court administrators?

• Conducting federal investigations

• Managing federal court system operations

• Coordination between levels and jurisdictions

• Writing legal opinions

What type of offenses do problem-solving courts typically focus on?

• Major criminal offenses

• Relatively minor offenses

• International crimes

• Corporate fraud