Question

name
chapter 6: state government
state court systems
use page 52 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
choose the answer
circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

1. most laws that affect peoples daily lives are made by the (states, federal government).
2. most court cases take place in (state, federal) and local courts.
3. the highest appeals court in a state is the (trial, state supreme) court.
4. a (judge, jury) is a group of people who listen to the facts in a case and make a decision.
5. the largest division of local government is the (city, county).

true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write true or false in the blank.

1. each state has trial courts and courts of appeals.
2. family courts deal with cases about traffic laws.
3. juries are made up of 12 people in most states.
4. state supreme court judges are always chosen by the governor.
5. special courts are set up at the city or county level.

Explanation:

1. Most laws affecting daily - lives are made by states as they have jurisdiction over many local and personal matters.
2. Most court cases occur in state courts as they handle a wide range of local and civil disputes.
3. The highest appeals court in a state is the state supreme court which has the final say on state - law matters.
4. A jury is a group of people who listen to facts and make a decision in a case.
5. The largest division of local government is the county in many areas.
6. Each state has trial courts and courts of appeals as part of its judicial structure.
7. Family courts deal with family - related issues like divorce, custody, etc., including traffic - related family matters sometimes.
8. Juries are typically made up of 12 people in most states for major cases.
9. State supreme court judges are not always chosen by the governor; selection methods vary by state.
10. Special courts can be set up at the city or county level to handle specific types of cases.

Answer:

1. states
2. state
3. state supreme
4. jury
5. county
6. true
7. true
8. true
9. false
10. true