Judicial System

Question 1

Lower Courts (Trail Courts)

Answer 1

Receive evidence and consider cases involving criminal activity or civil disputes

Question 2

Higher (Appellate Courts)

Answer 2

• Referred to as the higher courts of the judicial system

* Hear appeals from lower trial courts

Question 3

Judges

Answer 3

• Administering justice in a fair and impartial manner by applying the facts of the law

Question 4

Prosecuting Attorneys

Answer 4

• Prosecuting individuals accused of criminal activities

Question 5

Defense Attorneys

Answer 5

• Defending the accused

* Defending the rights and privileges of citizens