Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Spring 2023 » Chapter 13 Quiz

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Question #1
Of all the court cases in the United States, the majority are handled ________.
A.   by the U.S. district courts
B.   by the circuit courts
C.   at the state level
D.   by the U.S. Supreme Court
Question #2
Both state and federal courts hear matters that involve ________.
A.   civil law only
B.   criminal law only
C.   both civil and criminal law
D.   neither civil nor criminal law
Question #3
The Supreme Court most typically functions as ________.
A.   a district court
B.   a court of original jurisdiction
C.   a trial court
D.   an appeals court

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