Understanding Court Systems Quiz

Anika and Zoe are representatives of two different states that have a disagreement over water rights. Which court is responsible for resolving disputes between states?

• State Court

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• Municipal Court

During a debate in Isla's civics class, the topic of which court acts as a policymaker through judicial review came up. Which court is it?

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• Juvenile Court

What is the system in which power is divided between the national and state governments?

• Confederation

• Republicanism

• Democracy

• Federalism

Liam is involved in a minor car accident and needs to file a lawsuit for damages amounting to a small sum. Which court has original jurisdiction for such low-value civil cases at the state level?

• Federal Court

• VA Court Of Appeals

• General District Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

During a school debate, Jackson argued about which court has the power to review decisions made by lower courts. Which court was he referring to?

• Municipal Court

• Juvenile Court

• Supreme Court

• General District Court

After a local court decision, Zoe wants to challenge the ruling. Which court should she approach to review the decision?

• State courts

• Federal courts

• Municipal courts

• Appeals courts

Which court system hears more cases?

• Federal court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• General District Court

• State court

Emma is studying the court systems and wants to know which court has both Federal & State original and appellate jurisdiction. Can you help her?

• Juvenile Court

• Domestic Relations Court

• Supreme Court

• General District Court

Emma was caught hacking into a government database, which is a violation of federal law. Which court will handle her case?

• Federal District Court

• State Court

• Juvenile Court

• Municipal Court

During a school field trip to the courthouse, Aria learned about a court system that is characterized by having 7 Justices and no juries. Which court system is this?

• US District Court

• General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Court

• VA Supreme Court

• US Court Of Appeals