Business Law 3-2: Federal Court System

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12th Grade
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Sarah Bowerman
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the U.S. Supreme Court?
To hear new evidence in federal cases
To exercise appellate jurisdiction over cases
To establish new federal laws
To manage state court systems
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following courts has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors?
Federal District Courts
Federal Courts of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
State Supreme Courts
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between general jurisdiction and specialized jurisdiction in federal courts.
General jurisdiction courts can hear any type of case, while specialized jurisdiction courts hear only specific types of cases.
General jurisdiction courts only hear criminal cases, while specialized jurisdiction courts hear civil cases.
General jurisdiction courts are higher in hierarchy than specialized jurisdiction courts.
General jurisdiction courts are located in every state, while specialized jurisdiction courts are only in Washington D.C.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a case be tried in a federal district court instead of a state court?
The case involves a federal question or diversity of citizenship with more than $75,000 in dispute.
The case involves only state laws and parties from the same state.
The case is a minor civil dispute under $10,000.
The case involves a traffic violation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze why Congress might have delayed establishing the U.S. Supreme Court after the Constitution was ratified.
There was a lack of qualified judges at the time.
Some citizens believed a Supreme Court was unnecessary.
The Articles of Confederation already had a Supreme Court.
The Constitution did not initially grant Congress this power.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the federal courts of appeals in the judicial system?
To conduct trials and hear new evidence
To review decisions made by district courts and specialized federal courts
To create new laws and regulations
To manage the operations of state courts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the process by which a case reaches the U.S. Supreme Court from a state supreme court.
The case must involve a federal question and be granted a writ of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case must be appealed directly from the trial court to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case must be approved by the President before reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case must involve a state law issue only.
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