The Judicial Branch

25 July 2022
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Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?
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original
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Courts of general jurisdiction typically have
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a judge and jury.
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A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to
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small claims court.
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A dispute over a contract between two people in the same city would most likely be heard first in
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a state trial court.
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US District Courts hear federal cases involving
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civil and criminal issues.
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Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by
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a panel of judges
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If a trash can were stolen from in front of a school, the case would most likely be heard by a
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superior court
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Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must
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go through a selection process.
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A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision
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can take the case to a higher court.
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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority
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to hear certain kinds of cases.