NYS Court System Structure
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze the organization of the New York State court system and explain how cases move through it.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction, and give an example of a type of case where the Supreme Court would have original jurisdiction.
2. Explain the role of circuit courts in the federal court system. How many circuit courts are there, and what factors might influence the outcome of a case heard in a particular circuit?
3. What are the steps a case must go through to reach the Supreme Court?
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