The Judicial Branch Quiz

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

Both hear cases from lower courts.

In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

a higher court agrees to hear it.

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

a judge and jury.

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

a lower court made an error in a case.

A losing party in a federal trial court can

appeal to a higher federal court.

A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision

can take the case to a higher court.

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

original

A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to

small claims court.

A main difference between state and federal courts is

state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.