Exploring the Dual Court System in the U.S.

The video explains the US court system, detailing the federal and state courts. It covers the three-tier federal system: district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme Court. District courts handle most federal cases, while circuit courts review lower court decisions. The Supreme Court, the highest court, mainly hears appeals. State courts handle state law cases, with a structure similar to federal courts. Some cases fall under concurrent jurisdiction, allowing them to be heard in either state or federal courts.

What is the role of district courts in the federal system?

• To hear appeals from lower courts

• To decide on state laws

• To try most federal criminal and civil cases

• To interpret the constitution

Which court has the authority to hear appeals on patent law cases?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

• Circuit Court

• Supreme Court

How many justices must agree to hear a case for it to be added to the Supreme Court's calendar?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

How many tiers are there in the federal court system?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What is concurrent jurisdiction?

• When the Supreme Court takes over a case from lower courts

• When both state and federal courts can hear a case

• When only state courts can decide a case

• When only federal courts have the authority to hear a case