Question

1. what type of cases do state and local courts typically hear?

a. only federal crimes
b. international law cases
c. civil disputes and criminal trials
d. constitutional amendments only

Explanation:

State and local courts handle a wide - range of cases. Federal crimes are typically heard in federal courts, international law cases are often in specialized international tribunals or certain federal courts in some circumstances, and constitutional amendments are not cases heard in state and local courts. State and local courts mainly deal with civil disputes (such as contract disputes, property disputes) and criminal trials (for crimes that violate state or local laws).

Answer:

C. Civil disputes and criminal trials