Asked by Rosalyn Tolentino on Sep 27, 2024
Which of the following statements about federal courts is MOST accurate?
A) Federal courts hear only a small fraction of all of the civil and criminal cases decided each year in the United States,and their decisions are rarely important because they are not allowed to interpret the Constitution or the federal laws that govern all Americans.
B) Although federal courts hear the vast majority of all civil and criminal cases decided each year in the United States,their decisions are rarely important because they are not allowed to interpret the Constitution or the federal laws that govern all Americans.
C) Federal courts hear the vast majority of all civil and criminal cases decided each year in the United States,and their decisions are extremely important because they interpret the Constitution and the federal laws that govern all Americans.
D) Although the federal courts hear only a small fraction of all of the civil and criminal cases decided each year in the United States,their decisions are extremely important because they interpret the Constitution and the federal laws that govern all Americans.
Federal Courts
Courts established by the federal government of a country that have jurisdiction over matters involving federal laws.
Civil Cases
Legal disputes between individuals or organizations that often involve issues of private law, such as contracts, property, and family relations.
Criminal Cases
Legal proceedings involving individuals charged with conducting activities deemed illegal by law, which are adjudicated in a court of law.
- Identify the various courts and their respective functions within the U.S. legal framework.
- Acquire knowledge regarding the Supreme Court's function, structure, and the procedure for judicial review.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the various courts and their respective functions within the U.S. legal framework.
- Acquire knowledge regarding the Supreme Court's function, structure, and the procedure for judicial review.