1. Name and briefly describe each of the levels of courts in California court system. List the lowest one first, then next level up, all the way to the highest state court.

What's the difference between civil and criminal

2. Compare and contrast the tasks of trial and appellate courts.

3. Evaluate at least three major problems facing the federal courts and provide some proposals on improving each situation.

4. Discuss and give examples of parallel prosecutions in state and federal court. Include in your answer the rationale for bringing these cases and whether or not you approve of parallel proceedings.

5. Compare and contrast the type of criminal cases typically heard in state courts with those heard in federal courts. Be sure to provide examples in the form of recent court cases.