Civil Courts

1) The Judiciary Act of 1789 established

a) federal district courts.

b) the U.S. Supreme Court only.

c) both local and state court system only.

d) both the federal and state court system.

2) Which describes a trial court?

a) Courts established by Congress.

b) Federal courts specifically created by the U.S. Constitution.

c) Courts that generally review only findings of law made by lower courts.

d) Courts of jurisdiction where cases begin.

3) Courts that review legal procedures to make certain that the law was applied properly to the issues presented in the case are specifically

a) civil courts.

b) appellate courts.

c) trial courts.

d) all courts.

e) no courts.