chapter 13 test

Question 1

what are state courts generally made up of

Answer 1

minor courts, general trial courts, and appeal courts

Question 2

what do minor courts often specialize in

Answer 2

specific types of legal issues such as family law, traffic, small claims, and probate

Question 3

describe general trial courts

Answer 3

head both civil and criminal cases. Also called superior, county, or district courts.

Question 4

describe U.S Court of Appeals

Answer 4

for the federal circuit, hears appeals dealing with specific legal topics such as intentional trade, patent law, and many claims against federal government

Question 5

what does the courts-martial have for appeals

Answer 5

the U.S Court of Appeals for the armed forces hear appeals from these lower appeal courts.