Court Hierarchy System Quiz
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What is the purpose of hierarchy in the court system?

  • To minimize administrative convenience
  • To limit the competence of lower courts
  • To allow for appeals and overturning of decisions (correct)
  • To allocate resources randomly

    • What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?

  • Family law matters
  • Traffic violation cases
  • Civil issues in excess of $750,000 (correct)
  • Criminal cases involving violence

    • What is the jurisdiction of a court that deals with minor matters not requiring a jury?

  • Civil Jurisdiction
  • Appellate Jurisdiction
  • Original Jurisdiction
  • Summary Jurisdiction (correct)

    • In what type of jurisdiction does a court hear a case in the first instance?

    <p>Original Jurisdiction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power of a court to hear and decide a case before it called?

    <p>Jurisdiction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case on appeal from a lower court and alter the decision?

    <p>Appellate Jurisdiction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a court hierarchy?

    <p>To allocate resources for court system functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of jurisdiction can minor matters be dealt with without requiring a jury?

    <p>Summary Jurisdiction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?

    <p>Civil issues exceeding $750,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power of a court to hear and decide a case before it called?

    <p>Jurisdiction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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