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.