1.A federal question occurs when

a.The federal courts hear a case because all plaintiffs are from different states than all defendants and damages claimed exceed seventy-five thousand dollars

b.The federal courts take over if the state courts disobey stare decisis

c.A case involves federal law or the federal Constitution

d.The states remedy a portion of their state constitution with the federal constitution

2.Most federal litigation ends at what level?

a.U.S. District Courts

b.U.S. Supreme Court

c.Intermediate Appellate Courts

d.U.S. Courts of Appeal

3.What is the purpose of appellate courts?

a.Conduct a new trial

b.Reinterpret the facts of the case

c.Recall witnesses

d.Review for errors of law

What types of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear? (Select all that apply - three answers)

Select 3 correct answer(s)

a.Cases of extreme national importance

b.Cases when they believe that a lower court has misapplied or misinterpreted a prior Supreme Court precedent

c.Cases where there is a split among the federal circuit courts of appeals on the meaning of a federal law

d.Cases related to extreme social injustice

5.What happens when a writ of certiorari is not granted by the Supreme Court?

a.The decision of the lower court stands

b.The case is sent to an appellate court

c.The case is sent back to trial

d.The respondent may rewrite and resubmit their writ of certiorari

6.Which type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court possess?

a.General

bLimited

c.Diversity

d.Discretionary

7.Identify whether each court is a federal or state court.

Alaska Supreme Court

8.Identify whether each court is a federal or state court.

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

9.Identify whether each court is a federal or state court.

U.S District Court for the Southern District of Texas

10.For each example, identify which court has subject matter jurisdiction. Federal or State Court?

A divorce case in Alabama.

11.For each example, identify which court has subject matter jurisdiction. Federal or State Court?

An assault and battery case in Ohio.

12.For each example, identify which court has subject matter jurisdiction. Federal or State Court?

A case in Tennessee regarding the Endangered Species Act.

13.For each example, identify which court has subject matter jurisdiction. Federal or State Court?

A murder case in Minnesota.

14.For each example, identify which court has subject matter jurisdiction. Federal or State Court?

A case in Montana regarding the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

15.Which of the following represent courts of limited jurisdiction?Select all that apply.

a.Bankruptcy courts

b.Divorce courts

c.Military courts

d.Traffic courts