Understanding Our Courts: State and Federal Systems

Understanding Our Courts: State and Federal Systems

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Our Courts: State and Federal Systems

Understanding Our Courts: State and Federal Systems

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Ms. Robinson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case?

Authority

Legislation

Court Order
Jurisdiction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of court handles cases involving federal laws?

Circuit Courts

Juvenile Courts

Federal Courts

State Courts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court
Circuit Court
District Court
Appellate Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for a less serious crime?

Misdemeanor
Violation
Infraction
Felony

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the power of the courts to determine if a law is constitutional called?

Executive privilege
Judicial review
Constitutional amendment
Legislative oversight

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Plessy v. Ferguson

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a civil case, the person who files the complaint is called the:

defendant

witness

plaintiff

juror

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