What is the initial court where federal cases are tried in the United States?

Understanding the American Court System

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
State Court
District Court
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many district courts are there in the United States?
100
50
94
150
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the U.S. Circuit Courts?
To appoint federal judges
To handle bankruptcy cases
To hear appeals from district courts
To hear original cases
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for a petition to the Supreme Court to hear a case?
Writ of Prohibition
Writ of Mandamus
Writ of Certiorari
Writ of Habeas Corpus
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many justices make up the Supreme Court of the United States?
Thirteen
Seven
Nine
Eleven
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common type of law that individuals are accused of breaking?
Municipal law
Federal law
State law
International law
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of state judges are elected in the United States?
100%
90%
70%
50%
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