Which of the following are primary roles of the judiciary?
I. Judicial review
II. Set policy
III. Adjudicate disputes
IV. Establish jurisdiction - AnswersI and III
State courts are concerned primarily with _______. - Answersstate statutes and common law
In the hypothetical state of Longville, the state is divided into 10 judicial areas. Longville state trial courts
have authority to hear cases that originated in their area (area courts). These area courts are an example
of courts with ________. - Answersgeneral authority
Which of the following are courts of authority (set precedent)?
I. U.S. court of appeals
II. U.S. district court
III. State appellate court - AnswersI and III
The U.S. Supreme Court accepts cases when the federal appellate courts disagree on an issue of law.
This is known as a ________. - Answersconflict among the circuits
A state trial court has issued a ruling. That ruling applies ___________________. - Answersto the parties
in the case but no one else
Which of the following are not primary roles of the judiciary?
I. Set policy
II. Adjudicate disputes
III. Establish jurisdiction
IV. Judicial review - AnswersI and III
Federal courts are concerned primarily with _______. - Answersnational laws